Calm, Custom Japan Trip Planning – With Bilingual Support (English/Japanese)
Calm, Custom Japan Trip Planning – With Bilingual Support (English/Japanese)
Tailor-made itineraries for Japan & Okinawa
Japan-based support (English / 日本語)
Commission-free, independent recommendations
In-trip support + Live Interpreting included in itinerary packages
Planning Japan can be overwhelming: endless blogs, conflicting advice, and logistics that get complicated fast. We turn your dates, priorities, and pace into a clear plan you can actually enjoy—plus a “language safety net” while you’re in Japan.
We’re a good fit for:
First-time visitors to Japan
Nikkei / Nisei travellers reconnecting with their roots
Japanese domestic travelers (国内旅行), especially Okinawa trips
Tokyo｜ Kyoto｜ Osaka｜ Okinawa Main Island｜Ishigaki & Miyako｜ Fukuoka｜ Nagoya
A focused video/phone consult in English or Japanese—ideal if you want a realistic check and expert suggestions fast.
A detailed 3-day plan for one city/region (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Okinawa, etc.).
Includes 1 revision, in-trip support (up to 7 days), and Live Interpreting.
A full route for multi-city trips—built for about a week (or longer).
Includes 2 revisions, in-trip support (up to 14 days), and Live Interpreting.
Extra revisions: $25 per round
Payments are processed in USD via Stripe. JPY amounts shown are estimates.
What You Get
Your itinerary is built to be usable in real life:
Day-by-day plan with clear pacing
Food picks and neighborhood guidance
Simple transit instructions and realistic buffers
Backup options (rain / tired / plans changed)
In-Trip Support
This is the “language safety net” that makes Japan feel easier in real time.
We can help with:
Drafting messages in Japanese
Live Interpreting (you call us, pass the phone to staff)
Translation help (screenshots, menus, messages)
Adjusting plans and communicating about bookings you already made
Support hours: 9:00–20:00 Japan time (JST). We aim to respond within ~2 hours during support hours (not guaranteed).
Ogura Connection is run by a husband-and-wife team:
One native Japanese speaker, Anna
One native English speaker, Conrad
Because we work in both languages every day—and Anna brings a rich hospitality background and concierge-style guest support—we can help you:
Research confidently using Japanese-language sources
Navigate communication with local hotels, restaurants, and activity providers
Understand your options clearly in English or Japanese
Our approach is rooted in omotenashi—doing everything we can to make your journey comfortable, smooth, and enjoyable.
We’re commission-free and independent—no kickbacks, no forced partners, no upsells.
That means:
Recommendations based on what’s best for you
You book directly under your name, with your card, on your terms
Total transparency: you always know who you’re paying and why
Important: We don’t make new bookings or payments on your behalf—reservations and payments are between you and each provider.
Ready to Start Planning Your Japan Trip?
We’d be honored to help you design a calm, memorable journey through Japan!