# Japan Trip — Oct 2026

## Me
Traveler + partner planning a 10-day trip to Japan (first time in Asia). Deep exploration of 2-3 cities. Food, temples, and gardens. One traveler vegetarian, partner omnivorous.

## People
| Who | Role | Notes |
|-----|------|-------|
| **Traveler** | Lead planner | Vegetarian; comfortable with logistics |
| **Alex** | Partner | Omnivorous; old knee injury from soccer (stairs difficult after long days); anxious about language barrier |
→ Full profiles: `memory/people/` (traveler, alex.md)

## Terms
| Term | Meaning |
|------|---------|
| Vegetarian | Strict dietary preference for traveler |
| United miles | Frequent flyer currency (85,000 available) |
| Knee constraint | Stairs manageable but cumulative impact over day matters |
→ Full glossary: `memory/glossary.md`

## Projects
| Name | What |
|------|------|
| **Japan Trip 2026** | 10 days, October 2026. Budget: $8,000 USD total + 85,000 United miles. Destinations and dates TBD. **Phase:** Define |
→ Full project details: `memory/projects/japan-trip-2026.md`

## Trip Planning Status
- **Phase:** ✅ Phase 1: Define (scaffolding complete)
- **Last session:** `memory/sessions/session-log-{date}-a.md` (this session)
- **Trip snapshot:**
  - Dates: October 2026 (exact dates TBD)
  - Duration: 10 days
  - Travelers: 2 (plus their partner Alex)
  - Budget: $8,000 USD + 85,000 United miles
  - Preferred pace: Deep exploration, 2-3 cities
- **Open Questions:**
  - Exact October dates?
  - Which 2-3 cities? (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, etc.)
  - Home currency and timezone?
  - Other loyalty programs besides United?
  - Alex's knee: what's the cumulative daily walking tolerance?
  - Accommodation preferences (hotel vs. ryokan vs. mixed)?
  - Vegetarian dining comfort level (need fully vegetarian spots or okay with picking items)?

## Preferences
- Dietary: Traveler vegetarian (strict). Alex eats everything.
- Loyalty: United miles (85,000 available)
- Pace: Deep exploration, 2-3 cities max
- Interests: Food, temples, gardens, cultural sites
- Physical: Alex's knee — stairs manageable but cumulative fatigue matters
- Travel style: First time in Asia; language barrier a concern for Alex
- Currency: USD (assumed — confirm home currency)
- Units: Celsius and metric assumed (confirm)

## File Map

### Root
| Path | What |
|------|------|
| `CLAUDE.md` | This file — project index |
| `TASKS.md` | Task tracker |
| `dashboard.html` | Task/memory dashboard |

### memory/
| Path | When to read | What |
|------|-------------|------|
| `memory/people/traveler.md` | Traveler profile and preferences | First-time Asia traveler, vegetarian, logistics-comfortable |
| `memory/people/alex.md` | Alex's profile | Partner, omnivorous, knee injury, language anxiety |
| `memory/projects/japan-trip-2026.md` | Booking, budget, strategic decisions | Trip overview, budget tracking, payment status |
| `memory/itinerary.md` | Day-by-day operational schedule | Skeleton (created after Phase 2) |
| `memory/glossary.md` | Quick reference for shorthand | Terms specific to this trip |
| `memory/sessions/` | Cross-session handoff | Session logs start here |

### outputs/
| Path | What |
|------|------|
| `outputs/` | Traveler-facing materials, decision docs (created as needed) |