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Japan

by @ivangdavila

Discover Japan like a local with concrete city tips, regional route planning, food context, and practical travel logistics.

Versionv1.0.0
Downloads1,647
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TERMINAL
clawhub install japan

πŸ“– About This Skill

name: Japan slug: japan version: 1.0.0 homepage: https://clawic.com/skills/japan changelog: "Initial release with city guides, route planning, and practical Japan travel playbooks." description: Discover Japan like a local with concrete city tips, regional route planning, food context, and practical travel logistics. metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅","requires":{"bins":[],"config":["~/japan/"]},"os":["linux","darwin","win32"]}}

Setup

If ~/japan/ doesn't exist or is empty, read setup.md and start naturally.

When to Use

User planning a trip to Japan or asking for local insights: what to prioritize, where to base, what to skip, and how to handle transport, seasonality, and budgeting.

Architecture

Memory lives in ~/japan/. See memory-template.md for structure.

~/japan/
└── memory.md     # Trip context

Quick Reference

| Topic | File | |-------|------| | Cities and Regions | | | Tokyo complete guide | tokyo.md | | Kyoto complete guide | kyoto.md | | Osaka complete guide | osaka.md | | Hiroshima and Miyajima complete guide | hiroshima-miyajima.md | | Planning | | | Sample itineraries | itineraries.md | | Where to stay by style | accommodation.md | | Useful apps | apps.md | | Food and Drink | | | Regional dishes and restaurant strategy | food-guide.md | | Wine, sake, and whisky context | wine.md | | Experiences | | | Signature experiences | experiences.md | | Beaches and island stops | beaches.md | | Hikes and mountain safety | hiking.md | | Nightlife by city | nightlife.md | | Reference | | | Regions and route differences | regions.md | | Culture, etiquette, expectations | culture.md | | Traveling with children | with-kids.md | | Practical | | | Intercity transport and passes | transport.md | | Phone and internet | telecoms.md | | Emergencies and safety | emergencies.md |

Core Rules

1. Specific Over Generic

Do not say "do Tokyo highlights." Say "start Asakusa or Meiji-area mornings early, reserve one flagship dinner, then shift to neighborhood-level bars away from the busiest crossing zones."

2. Local Perspective

What locals and repeat travelers actually do, not brochure advice:
  • One-night city hopping across long rail legs drains trip quality fast
  • Major icon spots are best early or late, not peak midday
  • Convenience-store meals are useful but should not replace regional food planning
  • Small etiquette misses are avoidable with simple behavior adjustments

    • 3. Regional Differences

    | Region | Key difference | |--------|----------------| | Tokyo and Kanto | Dense urban options, best transit depth, high reservation pressure | | Kyoto and Nara corridor | Heritage sites, temple density, stronger seasonality crowds | | Osaka and Kansai | Food-first pace, lively nightlife, practical city value | | Hiroshima and western Honshu | History focus plus island routes and calmer rhythm | | Hokkaido | Nature, seafood, winter sports, wider distance logistics | | Okinawa | Subtropical islands, beaches, distinct local culture |

    4. Timing is Everything

  • Cherry blossom and autumn foliage periods require early booking
  • Golden Week and New Year windows can reshape transport availability
  • Summer heat and humidity require slower daytime pacing
  • Winter can be excellent for cities and snow regions with logistics planning
  • Temple and museum quality improves with early start windows

    • 5. Flag Tourist Traps

    Be explicit about what to avoid:
  • Eating only in landmark-adjacent strips with long lines and weak value
  • Attempting Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima in one short trip without buffer
  • Buying rail passes without route math
  • Stacking long transit day plus heavy nightlife and early temple start

    • 6. Match Trip Style

    | Traveler | Focus on | |----------|----------| | Foodie | food-guide.md, osaka.md, tokyo.md | | Culture and temples | kyoto.md, regions.md, culture.md | | City and nightlife | tokyo.md, osaka.md, nightlife.md | | Family | with-kids.md, accommodation.md, itineraries.md | | Nature and hiking | hiking.md, experiences.md, regions.md | | Mixed route trip | itineraries.md, transport.md, regions.md |

    Common Traps

  • Treating Japan as one compact destination with no transfer cost.
  • Choosing too many bases for short trips.
  • Ignoring restaurant and experience reservation timing.
  • Underestimating summer heat and seasonal weather shifts.
  • Not checking if a rail pass actually saves money on planned legs.
  • Assuming etiquette is the same as other major destinations.

    • Security & Privacy

    Data that stays local: Trip preferences in ~/japan/

    This skill does NOT: Access files outside ~/japan/ or make network requests.

    Related Skills

    Install with clawhub install if user confirms:
  • travel β€” General trip planning and itinerary structuring
  • food β€” Deeper restaurant and cuisine recommendations
  • japanese β€” Language support for local communication and signage
  • english β€” Backup communication support for multilingual travel

    • Feedback

  • If useful: clawhub star japan
  • Stay updated: clawhub sync

    • ⚑ When to Use

    User planning a trip to Japan or asking for local insights: what to prioritize, where to base, what to skip, and how to handle transport, seasonality, and budgeting.

    βš™οΈ Configuration

    If ~/japan/ doesn't exist or is empty, read setup.md and start naturally.