Joshua Lassman-Watts · Japan Fixer & Concierge · 16 Years in Tokyo
Start with a Conversation.
Choose the session that fits where you are in your planning.
Most people arrive at this call after they've exhausted the usual research — the travel blogs, the agency proposals, the forum threads — and still have the sense that the Japan they're imagining is slightly out of reach. That instinct is usually correct. The gap between what you can find yourself and what's actually possible is exactly where this kind of relationship operates.
The call isn't a pitch and it isn't a general consultation. It's a conversation about your specific situation: where you've been, what you've already experienced, and what you're trying to access next. I'll tell you honestly what's possible, and what the right next step is.
What the call covers
- Your Japan travel history — what you've seen, what landed, what felt like a miss
- The experiences you're trying to access on your next visit — specific or still forming
- What the right structure for your trip looks like — and what's actually achievable
- An honest assessment of what's achievable and what requires more lead time
- Any specific questions — a restaurant, a region, a type of experience you've been looking for
Who it's for
- Repeat Japan travellers who want access beyond what standard luxury operators offer
- Those wanting to understand what on-the-ground access in Japan actually looks like
- Anyone planning a significant trip — a milestone occasion, a long stay, or a return that needs to be different
How it works
- Duration: up to 45 minutes. One-to-one, by video. Enough to cover your situation properly.
- Before the call. A short note from me a day or two ahead with a few questions about your trip. The call starts where it matters, not with background.
- After the call. Within 48 hours, a follow-up with a clear recommendation on next steps, plus any specific suggestions from the conversation.
A note on fit: This call is best suited to those who travel to Japan regularly or are planning a significant trip and want on-the-ground expertise. If you're planning a first visit or are working within a more modest budget, the free newsletter is a better place to start.