So... what do I recommend doing in Japan?1082Please respect copyright.PENANAGcZKaM9MxX
- RAMEN. Try some iconic ramen chains.1082Please respect copyright.PENANAsd0XU3Enr1
- If you've got bucks, try a maid cafe in Akihabara! Maidreamin is the top branch.1082Please respect copyright.PENANA5dxxVLef3l
- TeamLab if you've got bucks.1082Please respect copyright.PENANAxpjB7EZapN
- Onsen's not my thing, but you can give it a shot!1082Please respect copyright.PENANAGe4hu7HmrQ
- If you're into anime merch, go to ANIMATE or a BOOKOFF.1082Please respect copyright.PENANAyhtOLPViNO
- Collab cafes! Basically themed cafes. I didn't go to much as food was questionable for the ones that were active, and I wasn't really into the anime that it was based on. The trip was canceled and rebooked last minute, so I didn't book the Kirby cafe. I also missed out on the Pokemon cafe... I HAD A SPOT but it kicked me out for being too slow for filling out my phone number?! what gives?1082Please respect copyright.PENANA5giBoCGvwv
- Japanese convenience foods are next level...1082Please respect copyright.PENANASMJzMd7CGY
- Cremia ice cream is expensive and overrated, don't get it.1082Please respect copyright.PENANAMiFmq8XlVy
- Matcha products! Very nice. 1082Please respect copyright.PENANAeEnCP9zQ2M
- Shrines.1082Please respect copyright.PENANAEjVTdqGosj
- Desserts - daifuku, mochi, warabimochi, expensive fruits, taiyaki, dorayaki, etc.1082Please respect copyright.PENANAnAtlvYPutD
Just walk around, and have fun! Definitely get a transportation card if you're planning to stay for a while. A lot of places needs reservations! So check it out.1082Please respect copyright.PENANA7AXHn5xDKU
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Some basic phrases you might wanna know:1082Please respect copyright.PENANADg6fXfqk3q
Sumimasen - Sorry/excuse me (is said A LOT)1082Please respect copyright.PENANA4Jb2scqrjW
Gomennasai - Sorry1082Please respect copyright.PENANA3VyrIjgEFT
Arigato gozaimasu - Thank you!1082Please respect copyright.PENANA1Wad8dcI7B
kono hen ni -(place; ie. toilet, train station, or item! Ie. Gintama volume)- wa arimasuka? [is there (place/item) in this area?] for item, you can leave the "kono hen ni" out. 1082Please respect copyright.PENANAlqMiFHe9MX
Hidari - left1082Please respect copyright.PENANAMVskNIG4GO
Migi - Right1082Please respect copyright.PENANA6H68cX8YP3
Masugu - Straight1082Please respect copyright.PENANALT1EA8iZ7N
xxxxxx wa daijyoubu desu ka? - is xxxxxxx okay? e.g. ka-do wa daijyoubu desu ka? = is it okay to use card?1082Please respect copyright.PENANAQXPf9fcPH5
Kore onegaishimasu - this please [when ordering]1082Please respect copyright.PENANAeglrNehNJM
nan nin desu ka? - how many people? You'll come across this phrase when entering a restaurant. Just hold up fingers in response.1082Please respect copyright.PENANAncpao3P1tp
Kore wa nan desu ka? - what is this?1082Please respect copyright.PENANA7uJhlytDND
Okaike onegashimasu - Bill/check please.1082Please respect copyright.PENANAerdQDHwZI8
Hai - Yes (it's sort of a generic word for a response, like "I understand" depending on the tone you say it in. If you say it in a questioning tone, you're basically implying you don't understand what the other party is saying)1082Please respect copyright.PENANACnE1no64xA
iie - No1082Please respect copyright.PENANAZ4yDGC2U9l
Wakarimasu/naruhodo - I understand/I see/right1082Please respect copyright.PENANALv6kq7lxVW
Otsuri = Change1082Please respect copyright.PENANA9VwkOXbunW
Ofukuro = plastic bag1082Please respect copyright.PENANAIm6Lqs6OIU
Genkin = physical cash1082Please respect copyright.PENANAOcrK5nsnBJ
Ka-do = Card1082Please respect copyright.PENANActND0qlgka
the "o" sound is pronounced like "o" in "or"1082Please respect copyright.PENANAuIGTyujOvE
"a" sound is pronounced like "ah"1082Please respect copyright.PENANAFtpO4rYCZD
"e" is like "eh"1082Please respect copyright.PENANAurvrXnIMXT
"i" is like "ee" in "sheep"1082Please respect copyright.PENANApjNZHJNFPI
"u" is like "oo"1082Please respect copyright.PENANACigStdGQ8N
Then again, I pronounce things in a British accent so it might be different.


