8 Years in Japan 45 of 47 Prefectures 2,000+ Restaurants Zero Tourist Traps

Not just a trip.
A relationship with a country

Most travelers visit Japan once and leave with a camera roll.
The ones I work with come back with something deeper — a culture and a set of people that pull them back for the rest of their lives.

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Signature Themes

Ways to experience Japan.

Every itinerary is built from scratch — but these are the journeys I'm known for.
Tell me which one speaks to you and we'll make it extraordinary.

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Choose your level of involvement.

Each tier begins the same way — a deep, personal call. How far we go from there is entirely up to you.

The Consultation

One Session
  • 60–90 minute consultation via Zoom or phone
  • Personalized destination & neighborhood recommendations
  • Hotel, restaurant & experience guidance
  • Detailed notes & action items provided after the session
Best for Travelers who prefer to plan independently with expert guidance
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The Full Concierge

Start to Finish
  • Complete bespoke itinerary included
  • Priority support throughout planning
  • Hotel booking & restaurant reservations — I make the calls in Japanese
  • Luxury ryokan & hotel guidance
  • Local experience & private tour booking
  • 1-hour private Japanese language lesson before departure
  • Full logistics planning — transport, routing & timing
  • Unlimited revisions as your trip evolves
  • Real-time call & text support while in Japan — new suggestions, reservations, cancellations & any questions
Best for Travelers who want every detail handled — from first call to last reservation
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The Bespoke Itinerary

Designed for You
  • Complete day-by-day itinerary built around your travel style
  • Hotels, restaurants, neighborhoods & experiences
  • Hotel booking
  • Transportation recommendations & interactive maps
  • One full revision included
  • One 30-minute check-in call included
Best for Travelers who want a complete, personalized itinerary without the full-service layer
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Every trip is unique. Final pricing is based on trip complexity, number of destinations, group size, and level of support requested.

Sessions via video call or phone. Secure payment via Zelle or PayPal upon booking confirmation.

The Background

Eight years inside Japan — and how I got here.

From building DoorDash's (Wolt) restaurant network across Japan, to the first Westerner at a 130-year-old Japanese company, to a kid in Ohio who just couldn't stop thinking about sushi. The full story.

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Ways to experience Japan.

Every itinerary is built from scratch — but these are the journeys I'm known for.

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Dispatches from 45 prefectures.

Firsthand guides, hidden history, and insider food notes. From the Port of Humanity in Tsuruga to Japan's underrated pizza revolution — published on Substack as I travel.

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What clients say — after they get home.

Couples, families, solo travelers and travel professionals — what changed about their trip when we built it together.

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