An page at the beginning of each month is included for highlighting important dates, making to-do lists, and writing other notes to help you plan ahead.

The planner includes 16 pages in the back for capturing random thoughts, sketching or storing items of interest. One of the major changes in the design of the 2014 planner is from grid paper to dotted paper in these pages.

Comparison charts for different countries are included for items such as clothing, shoes and rings. Since clothing sizes and units are subject to change depending on the maker, this should only be used as a rough guide when shopping overseas.

Country name codes are listed, along with international dialing codes.

The holidays for 30 countries are listed in this handy chart, which can be used as a guide when making travel plans.

Our guide to sushi is filled with the necessary fundamentals and can be used as a point-and-order page for travellers ordering sushi in Japan.

We’ve included a guide to the basics of Japanese sake, with a glossary of terms for the various kinds. The page also features a section on using chopsticks.

Read about the many kinds of teas around the word: green teas, black teas, herb teas and more. The guide includes serving instructions.

Be sure to enter your contact information on the Personal Notes page in the back of your planner in case it’s misplaced. Please be careful not to include information that you don’t want others to know.