Yuji Shimokawa (born 1954) is a Japanese travel writer known for his extensive journeys across Asia and other parts of the world. After graduating from Keio University and working for a newspaper, he became a freelance writer and has spent decades documenting everyday life, transportation, and local cultures through firsthand travel. Widely regarded as one of Japan's leading backpacking writers, he has published numerous travelogues and reportage based on budget travel and long-term exploration. His best-known book, "120,000 Yen de Sekai o Aruku" ("Traveling Around the World on 120,000 Yen"), inspired generations of Japanese independent travelers by demonstrating how to explore the world on a limited budget while engaging deeply with local communities.