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Scottish teen chases judo dreams through unique Japanese homestay

Katherine Langford

Editor-in-Chief · Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 7:20 AM · 1 min read

Scottish teen chases judo dreams through unique Japanese homestay — Japan Times, Tokyo Business news — Image: Japan Times

Teenager Lexi Buchanan puts in around four hours of work each day, balancing weightlifting with sparring alongside university athletes.

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