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Kai Tanaka

Hi, I’m Kai Tanaka.

I’m a Tokyo-based travel writer and tourism industry insider with over 10 years of professional experience. One Day Away is built to provide international visitors with “deep dive” cultural itineraries. No vague lists—just concrete, hour-by-hour day plans you can actually copy and use.

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