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About Rachel

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Hi, I’m Rachel Teo-Murphy.

I’m a Lifestyle & Travel Writer based near Kyoto, in the Kansai region of Japan.

I’ve been a resident in Japan for almost a decade, and I’ve travelled extensively throughout the country. I work with digital and print publications and write SEO-friendly, lifestyle and travel stories. My favorite topics are about travel, arts & culture, and lifestyle, and showing readers the less-travelled regions of Japan.

I also work with digital media agencies, where I write SEO brand and marketing copy, which shows up on brands’ landing pages, newsletters, websites, and social media.

Before becoming a writer, I was in academic journal management, academic research, and teaching. I was born in Singapore, and I studied bioethics, philosophy, and psychology at Monash University, while living in Melbourne, Australia.

I’m an avid plant-lover, devout coffee-drinker, and a picnic enthusiast. When I’m not writing, you’ll find me looking after my many plants, picking up a new hobby, or listening to an audiobook!

Contact Rachel

  • “I've worked with Rachel for over five years, and she has always been my go-to copywriter. What sets her apart isn’t just her writing, it’s the effort and intentionality that she puts into every word. Whether she's drafting long-form articles or curating social media content, her work is always spot-on. Thank you, Rachel, for your incredible work!”

    —Olivia, Public Relations Specialist

  • “It's been an absolute pleasure working with Rachel. She's dedicated and hard working, and has been such a valuable part of our team. We truly appreciate everything we’ve accomplished together! Rachel’s content is well-crafted, engaging, and all her articles have been successfully indexed. Our client has also been getting great impression volumes too!”

    —Paveena, Marketing Director

  • “Rachel has excellent verbal and written skills. She is organized, trustworthy, thoughtful, and has the wonderful ability to adapt to any situation! I highly recommend her as an invaluable addition to your team.”

    —Maya, Coordinator and Manager

  • “I am impressed by the dedication Rachel shows towards her work. Rachel managed a lot of the information, communication, and technological (ICT) aspects of the journal. She re-established our social media presence, which has been very effective in reaching out to new readers. She has also been meticulous in documenting previous manuscripts that have been published over the years, and has been effective and efficient in managing the administrative needs and requirements of the journal.”

    —Calvin, former Editor-in-Chief, “Asian Bioethics Review”

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