Ask a Local — Request a Spot

Tell me a little about your trip and what you’d like help with.

Ask a Local is for travelers who are planning a trip to Japan and would like a personal, local point of view before they arrive.

I can help you compare options, think through a choice, or tell you what I would personally choose — and why.

I won’t plan every minute of your trip for you.

I’m not a travel agent, and this is not a full itinerary-planning service. But if you are trying to decide between a few options, wondering whether something is really worth doing, or simply want the perspective of someone who lives in Japan, I may be able to help.

Ask a Local is available for pre-trip questions only.

The fee is $19.

Please send your question first — there’s no payment at this stage.

If I can help and a spot is available, I’ll email you with instructions for payment and how to get started.

After payment, we can have up to 5 exchanges over one month.

5 spots available each month.

Tell me about your trip

You don’t need to write a long message. A few sentences is enough.