Letters from Japan
by Burcu BasarLetters from Japan
About the Substack
Travel stories, practical guides, and photography from Japan and beyond, centered around a monthly letter from Japan, with additional posts and features for paid subscribers.
Free Subscription Benefits
- New monthly letters by email + free online access for one month + one archive read each month
Paid Subcription Benefits
- Travel diaries from select trips: (ex: Hiking the Kyoto Trail, A Winter Trip to Hokkaido, Onsen Hopping Through Tohoku)
- Itinerary & tips focused posts (ex: Walking Kyoto, Walking Tokyo, Walking Nagasaki, Walking Kanazawa series and more).
- Direct access if you would like to discuss your trip plans for Japan (email or online call) (for annual subscribers only)
Paid Subscription Plans
- $5 a month
- $50 a year
About Burcu Basar
From Istanbul, Turkey & based in Tokyo, Japan. Travel writing & photography.
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