πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan Travel 101

Your Japanese Friend in Japan

Practical, honest, insider guidance for visiting Japan β€” from a JP/EN bilingual Japanese couple who actually get why it's confusing. No tourist-pamphlet fluff. Just real and authentic information.

We get your back for the upcoming trip

We know Japan from the inside. Whether you need a full itinerary or just 30 minutes of honest advice β€” we've got you.

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Custom Itinerary
From $70

A fully personalized, day-by-day Japan itinerary crafted by native Japanese locals who know exactly what tourists miss. Includes transport routes, food recommendations, hidden gems, and cultural tips. Pricing depends on the length and complexity of your trip β€” starting from $70.

Let's Plan It β†’
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30-Min Video Consultation
$30

Got specific questions about your trip? Book a 30-minute one-on-one video call with us. We'll answer your questions live, review your plans, and give you the real insider advice you won't find on any travel blog.

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Japan Travel Concierge
$70 / day

Your personal guide, on-call throughout your trip.

From the day before you land until your last day in Japan β€” we're on standby as your personal concierge. Got a question at a konbini counter? Confused at a train station? Unsure about etiquette at a ryokan? Just message or voice-call us, and we'll handle it in real time. Japan can feel like a mystery to outsiders, and there's no reason to waste precious travel time on stress and confusion. Think of us as your travel insurance β€” and your Japanese best friend. Available via voice call or message (LINE / WhatsApp).

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Not a travel agency. Just your Japanese friends.

We're a Japanese couple β€” native Japanese speakers with international backgrounds β€” who built this site because we kept watching foreign friends struggle to plan trips to our own country.

We know Japan from the inside, and we know exactly where foreigners get confused. We never want to treat you as a 'customer'. We want to keep the vibe casual and approachable :)

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Real stories from people we've helped

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"I had no idea how to navigate the train system or what to eat beyond sushi. The team planned every detail of my 10-day trip and I felt like a local by day three. Worth every cent."

Mei Ling Chen
Mei Ling Chen
Singapore
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"Hired the concierge service for my whole week in Japan. I messaged them constantly β€” at the ramen shop, at the temple, even when I got lost in Shinjuku at midnight. They were always there. This made my trip genuinely stress-free."

Marcus Delgado
Marcus Delgado
Toronto, Canada
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"The custom itinerary was perfectly paced β€” not too rushed, not too slow. They included places I never would have found myself: a tiny sake brewery, an off-the-map onsen town. Absolutely unforgettable."

Sophie MΓΌller
Sophie MΓΌller
Berlin, Germany

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