Living better isn’t just about health; it’s about reducing waste. Wakana’s reporting capabilities scan utility prices, train congestion data, and supermarket discount hours. She then builds a weekly schedule that saves you both yen and hours. For example: “Leave home at 7:15 AM to catch the less crowded Chuo Line. Stop at the combini on the east exit—eggs are 30% off until 9 AM.”

“She never tells you to ‘live your best life’ in a vague, exhausting way,” says Megumi Tanaka, a 32-year-old web designer in Shinjuku. “She says, ‘At 6:47 PM, the light at this bakery is perfect for a photo, the line is three minutes, and the curry bread has 12g of protein.’ That’s better lifestyle advice.”