⏳ Decisions to Make Later

🔴 Decide Soon (Blocks a Booking)

  • USJ date — April 10 (Fri) or April 13 (Mon)? Weekdays only. Pick one, then buy the Express Pass for that date. See Universal Studios Japan.

🟡 Decide Before Departure

  • Fuji vs Nikko day trip — check forecast at T-5 days
  • Kyoto day sequencing
  • Blue Note night — check April lineup at bluenotetokyo.com, book 2–3 weeks out if desired
  • Car day (Fun2Drive) — optional; decide 3–4 weeks out if pursuing
  • Weather swaps
  • What travel apps to use?
    • Klook
    • Navitime
      • Navigation, etc.
    • SmartEX App
      • Trains
    • Japanese Dictionary
    • Phrasebook
    • Tomogo
      • Tours
      • Local info
  • Remaining trip options
  • Travel tags for location tracking