The Sho Yu Dispatch.

A monthly newsletter about Japan written by someone who actually lives here. Not travel tips. Not hotel reviews. The real stuff — events, openings, seasonal things happening right now, and the places I've been going lately.

• Monthly events guide — festivals, art shows, pop-ups, and things happening that month across Japan

• The spot I've been going to this month — one recommendation, written properly

• Seasonal travel advice — when to go where and why, based on what's actually happening

• First access to new guides before they go on sale

• Occasional behind-the-scenes from private tours — the stories I can share

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