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# Claude Memory — Japan Trip Oct 2026

## Me
Planning a 10-day trip to Japan (October 2026) with partner Alex. First trip to Asia for both. Budget: USD 8,000. Priorities: temples, gardens, food, going deep in 2–3 cities. Love traveling slow.

## People
| Who | Role |
|-----|------|
| **You** | Primary planner, traveler |
| **Alex** | Partner, travel companion. First time to Asia; nervous about language barrier. Has knee constraint from old soccer injury — stairs rough after long days. |

→ Full profiles: `memory/people/you.md`, `memory/people/alex.md`

## Terms
| Term | Meaning |
|------|---------|
| cpp | Cents per point (miles/points value). Minimum acceptable: >1.5 cpp. |
| Booking philosophy: Balanced | Flexibility preferred (refundable, free cancel) without overpaying. Use United miles if value is good. |
| Comfort planning | Design around comfort (elevator hotels, fewer stairs, rest days) not explicit accessibility. |
| Language support | Materials include detailed restaurant translations and transit instructions for Alex's confidence. |

→ Full glossary: `memory/glossary.md`

## Projects
| Name | What |
|------|------|
| **Japan Trip 2026** | 10 days, October 2026. USD 8K budget + 85K United miles. Route: Tokyo + 2 cities TBD. ✅ Scaffolding complete. Phase 1 (Define). |

→ Full details: `memory/projects/japan-trip.md`

## Trip Planning Status (Scaffolding Session)
- **Phase:** Phase 1 (Define) — Travelers, dates, budget, preferences established
- **Route:** Preliminary: Tokyo (3N) → Kyoto (4N) → Osaka (2N). Final decision Phase 2.
- **Dates:** October 2026, 10 days (exact dates TBD)
- **Budget:** USD 8,000 total
- **Loyalty:** 85,000 United miles
- **All flights + trains + hotels:** ❌ TBD (Phase 3–4)

### Project-Wide Conventions
- **Home currency:** USD
- **Temperature units:** Fahrenheit
- **Dietary:** You are vegetarian (eggs/dairy OK). Alex is omnivore — don't frame recs vegetarian-first. Both love food.
- **Loyalty programs:** United miles (balance: 85K). Minimum acceptable redemption value: >1.5 cpp.
- **Booking philosophy:** Balanced — prefer flexibility (refundable bookings, free cancellation) without overpaying. Willing to use miles for good value.
- **Hotel preferences:** 3–4 star, central location, elevator priority (for Alex's comfort), local character. Book direct sites. Free cancellation 7+ days.
- **Transport philosophy:** Japan Rail is excellent — will use trains for inter-city. Check luggage policies.
- **Communication style:** Warm, encouraging (especially for Alex's language anxiety). Detailed context, not just logistics.

### Open Questions
1. **Route finalization:** Confirm 3 cities and dates. Tokyo is likely first; candidates for other 2: Kyoto, Osaka, Takayama, Hiroshima.
2. **Exact October dates:** Early, mid, or late October? Weather, crowds, pricing vary.
3. **Hotel star preference confirmation:** Confirm 3–4 star is right target.
4. **Day-by-day activity load:** Alex's knee improves planning when you know: How many full-walking days can Alex do consecutively? Need rest days after? Walking distance limit per day?

### Resolved (Keep ~2 sessions)
—none yet—

## Preferences
- **Currency:** USD (home). JPY (destination).
- **Units:** Fahrenheit
- **Dietary:** You = vegetarian (eggs/dairy OK). Alex = omnivore. Both love food.
- **Loyalty:** United miles (85K balance, >1.5 cpp minimum)
- **Booking:** Balanced — flexibility without overpaying. Refundable preferred, free cancellation 7+ days.
- **Hotels:** 3–4★, central, elevator, local character, direct booking, free cancellation.
- **Comfort:** Design for Alex's mobility (elevator hotels, fewer stairs, rest days) naturally, not as "accessibility."
- **Materials:** Warm, encouraging, detailed context. Alex needs language support (translations, transit help).

## File Map

### Root
| Path | What |
|------|------|
| `CLAUDE.md` | This file — agent working memory |
| `TASKS.md` | Active task tracker — start here each session |
| `dashboard.html` | Visual task board (if Productivity plugin pattern used) |

### memory/ — Reference
| Path | When to read |
|------|-------------|
| `memory/people/you.md` | Your traveler profile |
| `memory/people/alex.md` | Alex's profile — read for activity/hotel/material decisions |
| `memory/projects/japan-trip.md` | Strategic decisions, booking details, budget |
| `memory/itinerary.md` | Day-by-day schedule (created Phase 2) |
| `memory/glossary.md` | Shorthand terms |

### memory/research/ — Planning research
| Path | What |
|------|------|
| —none yet— | Created during Phase 2–6 as needed |

### memory/guides/ — Curated per-city guides
| Path | What |
|------|------|
| —none yet— | Created after user approves research (Phase 5–6) |

### memory/sessions/ — Handoff logs
| Path | What |
|------|------|
| `memory/sessions/session-log-apr02-a.md` | Scaffolding session (this) |

### memory/plans/ — Implementation plans
| Path | What |
|------|------|
| —none yet— | Created for complex deliverables (Phase 7) |

### memory/reference/ — External system pointers
| Path | What |
|------|------|
| —none yet— | Created if email labels or booking site notes needed |

### outputs/ — Shareable artifacts
| Path | What |
|------|------|
| —none yet— | Decision-support materials, PDFs, packing lists created Phase 2–7 |
| `outputs/tickets/` | E-tickets, vouchers |
| `outputs/receipts/` | Purchase receipts |

### archive/
| Path | What |
|------|------|
| —none yet— | Superseded options, rejected alternatives |