Why OPUS Requests Only Essential Personal Information

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OPUS TOKYO EDITORIAL

Thoughtful service does not begin by finding out everything about a guest. Sometimes it begins by not asking questions that are unnecessary.

We begin with what you hope for

For an initial inquiry, we focus on your dates, area, number of guests, preferred course and questions. We do not require a real name or separate phone number at that stage. You do not need to explain where you live or who shares your home.

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Travelling internationally already involves providing documents to airlines and hotels. Contacting OPUS should not mean preparing another bundle of personal paperwork.

When information is needed, the reason matters

Certain hotels and payment services may have their own identity checks. These are distinct from OPUS’s initial inquiry. If a detail is needed for a particular procedure, it should be clear who needs it and why. You are welcome to ask.

Limited collection is not the same as no records

Actual storage and data practices should be explained through the applicable privacy policy. We do not want “we ask for little” to be mistaken for a promise that nothing will be recorded.

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Respect includes knowing when not to ask

We value what you choose to share—and respect what you prefer to keep private.

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