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# Memory

## Me
Japan trip — **10 days, October 2026**. Alex and I, deep exploration of 2-3 cities. Budget: **~$8,000 USD total**. 85K United miles available.

## People
| Who | Role |
|-----|------|
| **Me** | Traveler, planner |
| **Alex** | Partner, travel companion |
→ Full profiles: memory/people/

## Terms
| Term | Meaning |
|------|---------|
| United miles | Loyalty points, 85K available |
→ Full glossary: memory/glossary.md

## Projects
| Name | What |
|------|------|
| **Japan Trip** | October 2026, 10 days, Alex + me. **Phase 1: Define**. Budget: ~$8,000 USD + 85K miles. |
→ Full details: memory/projects/japan-trip.md

## Trip Planning Status (Mar 31)
- **Phase:** Phase 1: Define
- **Last session:** `memory/sessions/session-log-mar31-a.md`
- **Dates:** October 2026 (10 days, exact dates TBD)
- **Travelers:** Me (vegetarian), Alex (omnivore, bad knee from old injury)
- **Budget:** ~$8,000 USD + 85K United miles
- **Flights:** Not booked; researching United redemptions
- **Accommodation:** Not booked; city selection in progress
- **Activities/Restaurants:** Not researched

### Open Questions
- **Exact trip dates in October?** (Early, mid, or late month? Specific start/end dates?)
- **Which 2-3 cities?** (Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima? Combination of countryside + urban? First-time Asia priorities?)
- **Booking philosophy:** Flexibility vs cost vs comfort balance? Hotel star preference (budget 2-3★ vs mid-range 3-4★)? Refundable bookings worth paying more?
- **Language/communication comfort:** Should planning and itinerary be English-heavy with key phrases, or more mixed?
- **Temperature units:** Celsius or Fahrenheit for weather descriptions?
- **Currency display:** USD, CAD, JPY, or mixed?
- **Alex's knee in detail:** What activities trigger it? Cumulative impact over a full day? Rest strategies that work?
- **Restaurant reservations:** How important? Preference for booking ahead vs day-of?
- **Loyalty accounts:** Does Alex have United miles or other loyalty balances?
- **Travel style:** Luxury 4-5★ hotels, mid-range 3-4★, budget 2-3★? Mix?

### Resolved
None yet.

## Preferences
- **Me:** Vegetarian, love food + temples + gardens
- **Alex:** Omnivore, loves food + temples + gardens
- **Both:** Deep exploration over speed, 2-3 cities not rushing around
- **Travel style:** Relaxed pace, authentic over touristy
- **Currency:** TBD
- **Temperature units:** TBD
- **Loyalty accounts:** United (85K miles)

## File Map

### Root
| Path | What |
|-----|------|
| `CLAUDE.md` | This file — working memory |
| `TASKS.md` | Active task tracker |
| `dashboard.html` | Visual task dashboard |

### memory/
| Path | When to read | What |
|------|-------------|------|
| `memory/people/` | When planning activities, dietary decisions | Traveler profiles |
| `memory/projects/japan-trip.md` | Booking, decision, or trip structure questions | Strategic decisions, booking details, payment status |
| `memory/itinerary.md` | Most operational tasks — day-by-day schedule | Schedule skeleton (city nights, transport stubs) |
| `memory/glossary.md` | Unfamiliar abbreviations | Terms and shorthand |
| `memory/sessions/session-log-mar31-a.md` | Cross-session context | Initial Phase 1 discovery |

### memory/research/, memory/guides/, memory/plans/, outputs/, archive/
Created as needed during planning phases.