🇯🇵 Japan Travel 101

Your Japanese Friend in Japan

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

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

Torii gates Japan
1-Week Custom Itinerary
$120

A fully personalized day-by-day itinerary for your 1-week Japan trip — built by native Japanese locals who know exactly what tourists miss. Includes transport routes, food recommendations, and cultural tips.

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Cherry blossoms Japan
3-Day Custom Itinerary
$70

Our most popular service — a comprehensive 3-day Japan itinerary crafted by native Japanese locals. Perfect for first-timers who want to experience Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka.

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Shibuya crossing Tokyo
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 street at night

Not a travel agency. Just your Japanese friends.

We're a Japanese couple — native Japanese speakers with international backgrounds — 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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