Go deeper into Japan.
The free newsletter gives you one discovery every week. Premium gives you the tools to build a trip around it. Members can request bespoke itineraries and handpicked restaurant guides — built from the same personal knowledge that goes into every issue, shaped around your dates, your preferences, and the Japan you want to see. Choose the annual plan and get two months free, plus an exclusive Japan travel guide PDF.
| Free | Premium | Connections | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly deep-dive lead story | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luxury stay or dining recommendation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Insider tip — nothing from the guidebooks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Short editor’s note | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bespoke itinerary | ✕ | ✓ On request | ✓ Fully curated |
| Handpicked restaurant guide | ✕ | ✓ On request | ✓ Included |
| Exclusive Japan travel guide PDF | ✕ | ✓ Annual only | ✓ |
| Restaurant reservations — including places that don’t take foreign bookings | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Hotel and ryokan bookings | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Full concierge service for your trip | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Access to Joshua’s personal network in Japan | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
Premium annual plan saves you $29 a year and includes an exclusive Japan travel guide PDF. Connections membership is month-to-month — cancel any time.
Connections · Limited to 25 Members
The table at the restaurant that doesn’t take reservations.
Connections gives you access to Joshua’s personal network in Japan — the high-end restaurants, the ryokan, the people who make things happen. Sixteen years of relationships, available as a monthly retainer.