Japanese local · Handcrafted by Ken

Your Japan,
handcrafted.

Personalised travel spots curated by a Japanese local who truly knows Japan — beyond the guidebooks, beyond the tourist trail.

日本を知り尽くした日本人が、あなただけの旅をつくります。

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100%

Human-curated

Prefectures covered

Ken

Writes every guide himself

Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto — photographed by Ken

"The Japan I know isn't in any guidebook."

Japanese local, based in Japan

How it works

Five steps to your perfect guide.

Choose your plan

Select Basic, Standard, Premium, or Plan Review based on your needs.

Tell me about you

Fill in a short questionnaire — interests, travel style, season, and visited places.

I handcraft your guide

I read your answers personally and select every spot myself.

Receive your PDF

Your beautifully designed guide arrives in your inbox within 3–5 business days.

Ask your questions

Email me directly. Real answers from a real local — not a chatbot.

What makes this different

Not an algorithm.
A human.

Made by me, a Japanese local

I grew up in Japan. I know the back alleys, the off-season temples, the neighbourhood izakayas that never make it online.

All 47 prefectures

From Hokkaido's forests to Okinawa's shores — well beyond Tokyo and Kyoto. I love recommending places most visitors never find.

Truly personalised

Your questionnaire shapes every recommendation. No generic lists — only spots I've personally selected to match your interests, season, and travel style.

Plans & pricing

Choose your journey.

All plans cover all of Japan. Delivered as a beautifully designed PDF within 3–5 business days.

Basic

^$25

10 hand-picked spots · Nationwide

Curated by a Japanese local
Shrines, temples & hidden gems
PDF guide delivery
Email support · up to 3 questions
Based on your questionnaire

Choose Basic · $25

Questions after your guide? I'm here.

Every plan includes direct email support with me. Ask about specific spots, seasonal timing, or anything about your trip.

Basic · $25

Up to 3 questions

Perfect for a focused trip. Ask the questions that matter most to you.

Standard · $40

Up to 10 questions

Ideal for longer trips. Dig into the details on multiple spots and regions.

Premium · $60

Unlimited questions

Total peace of mind. Ask as much as you need — I'm with you.

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