Writing

Client work
Christopher Dillon has written annual reports, corporate brochures, ads, speeches, presentations and related materials for clients in the finance, infrastructure, insurance, transportation and technology sectors. Christopher’s work has been recognized with Mercury, Galaxy and other awards.

Books
Landed: The guide to buying property in Japan

Landed: Japan is a resource for anyone purchasing—or thinking of purchasing—real estate in Japan. Whether you’re looking for a family home, a ski chalet or an investment property, Landed: Japan will save you time, money and effort.

In Landed: Japan, you’ll learn where to find financing, legal advice and other essential services, how to recognize and manage Japan-specific risks, how residents and nonresidents have successfully bought property in Japan, and much more.

Landed: The expatriate’s guide to buying & renovating property in Hong Kong
Landed features the practical information that first-time home buyers need to work confidently with Hong Kong’s real estate agents, lenders, solicitors, designers and contractors. Attractive, authoritative and polished, Landed includes case studies, budgets and before-and-after photos. Landed is available from www.landedbook.com and from most bookstores in Hong Kong.

Blog
Christopher blogs occasionally at Beneath the Peak.

Articles
Here’s a selection of recent articles, in PDF format.

Japanese Real Estate: Time to Buy?
From the August 2010 edition of Benchmark magazine

Tokyo Vice, American Eyes
A review of the book Tokyo Vice by Jake Adelstein.
From the January/February 2010 edition of The Correspondent

Hong Kong Media Law Explained
A review of the book Hong Kong Media Law by Doreen Weisenhaus.
From the June/July 2008 edition of The Correspondent

The Revolution will not be Televised
How YouTube is changing the way we communicate.
From the July/August 2007 edition of The Correspondent

Keeping Memories of Dad Alive
First-hand experience with the hospice movement.
From the January/February 2007 edition of The Correspondent

Lofty Thoughts
Loft conversions are rare in Hong Kong. Here’s why.
From the January/February 2007 edition of The Correspondent

Writing More Business
Creating publicity with bylined articles.
From the Q1 2006 edition of Canada Hong Kong Business

Open Source Software
Is it ready for your desktop?
From the January/February 2006 edition of The Correspondent

The Democratization of Information
A look at blogging.
From the May/June 2005 edition of The Correspondent

Planning a Media Training Session
Making the most of a corporate media training session.
From the April 2005 edition of Asia Staff magazine

Landed: Japan is a resource for anyone purchasing—or thinking of purchasing—real estate in Japan. Whether you’re looking for a family home, a ski chalet or an investment property, Landed: Japan will save you time, money and effort.In Landed: Japan, you’ll learn where to find financing, legal advice and other essential services, how to recognize and manage Japan-specific risks, how residents and nonresidents have successfully bought property in Japan, and much more.