Gavin Blair is a freelance writer and contributor to Regulation Asia. He has reported on Japan for more than two decades, covering everything from business and finance to sport and entertainment for publications in Asia, Europe and the US. He is also author of books on various aspects of Japanese culture, including ‘An Illustrated Guide to Samurai History and Culture: From the Age of Musashi to Contemporary Pop Culture’ and ‘Zen in Japanese Culture: A Visual Journey through Art, Design, and Life’.