Yukitabi (雪旅) — your pocket guide to Japan. Planning your first trip to Japan? Yukitabi is the calm, offline-first companion that helps you arrive, eat, speak, and behave with confidence — not as a tourist guessing your way through. AIRPORT ARRIVAL Step-by-step guides for Narita and Haneda. From immigration to your first train, we walk you through customs, SIM activation, IC cards, luggage forwarding, and getting into the city. No more standing confused in the arrivals hall. FOOD GUIDE 30+ Japanese dishes explained — what they are, how to eat them, what to expect, and how to order. Ramen, sushi, regional specialties — each with allergen notes and ordering phrases in Japanese, romaji, and English. PHRASEBOOK Essential phrases for restaurants, transport, shopping, hotels, and emergencies. Every phrase includes the Japanese text, hiragana reading, romaji, and the situation it fits. A "show card" mode lets you hand your phone to a local when you can't pronounce it. No Japanese study required. CHERRY BLOSSOM GUIDE 16 handpicked sakura viewing spots from iconic Ueno Park to quiet gems in Kanazawa and Yoshino. Bloom timing, crowd levels, access notes, and local tips for the perfect hanami. CULTURAL TIPS The unwritten rules: bowing, chopstick etiquette, train manners, shoes-off customs, onsen protocol. Written by someone who grew up in Japan, not someone who visited once. CHECKLISTS Pre-trip packing, airport arrival, daily essentials, departure — interactive checklists that save your progress. Never forget Japan Rail Pass activation or pocket Wi-Fi return. 28 IN-DEPTH GUIDES From shinkansen to konbini, temple visits to budget planning. Practical, honest, and detailed. Topics include IC cards, JR Pass, money, connectivity, accommodation, photography etiquette, and luggage forwarding. WHY YUKITABI Most Japan travel apps are either too shallow (top-10 lists) or too complex (full itinerary planners). Yukitabi sits in the sweet spot: deep enough to be genuinely useful, simple enough to use while standing in Shinjuku Station wondering which exit to take. Built in Oxford by a Japanese developer who misses home and wants you to experience the Japan she knows — not just the one in the brochures. WHAT'S INCLUDED • Narita + Haneda arrival guides • 30+ Japanese dishes with photos and ordering phrases • 16 sakura viewing spots with bloom timing • Phrasebook covering 6 everyday categories • 28 deep-dive guides • Cultural tips and etiquette • Interactive checklists with saved progress • Favourites and offline access — all content bundled, no network required PRIVACY No account. No tracking. No analytics. No ads. Your favourites and progress stay on your device. No subscriptions and no in-app purchases.
