So... what do I recommend doing in Japan?573Please respect copyright.PENANA6qXEskHOco
- RAMEN. Try some iconic ramen chains.573Please respect copyright.PENANA2yJddoclXD
- If you've got bucks, try a maid cafe in Akihabara! Maidreamin is the top branch.573Please respect copyright.PENANACCNWauDh3S
- TeamLab if you've got bucks.573Please respect copyright.PENANAkM4jSGk1xj
- Onsen's not my thing, but you can give it a shot!573Please respect copyright.PENANAFB7n6lAoWo
- If you're into anime merch, go to ANIMATE or a BOOKOFF.573Please respect copyright.PENANALatyq2ZRoX
- 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?573Please respect copyright.PENANAflO90EybIY
- Japanese convenience foods are next level...573Please respect copyright.PENANAvuzv70a7ql
- Cremia ice cream is expensive and overrated, don't get it.573Please respect copyright.PENANASsRraBiTIv
- Matcha products! Very nice. 573Please respect copyright.PENANAwaSb26x7fZ
- Shrines.573Please respect copyright.PENANAtIiqZ7pNti
- Desserts - daifuku, mochi, warabimochi, expensive fruits, taiyaki, dorayaki, etc.573Please respect copyright.PENANAD8V5pLVJzL
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.573Please respect copyright.PENANAmZbXYg4vd2
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Some basic phrases you might wanna know:573Please respect copyright.PENANAmTjHzEoJaZ
Sumimasen - Sorry/excuse me (is said A LOT)573Please respect copyright.PENANAWvE29cOFsE
Gomennasai - Sorry573Please respect copyright.PENANAXNUMapmBWf
Arigato gozaimasu - Thank you!573Please respect copyright.PENANAhpwxeqDc9O
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. 573Please respect copyright.PENANAZA5btQd1IO
Hidari - left573Please respect copyright.PENANA8qkMJfPNJT
Migi - Right573Please respect copyright.PENANAYW3BK99lvx
Masugu - Straight573Please respect copyright.PENANAtVC1CUTi9O
xxxxxx wa daijyoubu desu ka? - is xxxxxxx okay? e.g. ka-do wa daijyoubu desu ka? = is it okay to use card?573Please respect copyright.PENANAOmtkg3ek6Q
Kore onegaishimasu - this please [when ordering]573Please respect copyright.PENANAQggGdO2BJz
nan nin desu ka? - how many people? You'll come across this phrase when entering a restaurant. Just hold up fingers in response.573Please respect copyright.PENANA8SUlyEKi98
Kore wa nan desu ka? - what is this?573Please respect copyright.PENANALcDAvWBTlJ
Okaike onegashimasu - Bill/check please.573Please respect copyright.PENANAOX9hsfV00X
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)573Please respect copyright.PENANAI0ag2fYQyK
iie - No573Please respect copyright.PENANAM8uFGwnf3l
Wakarimasu/naruhodo - I understand/I see/right573Please respect copyright.PENANAXbOQeNd3D1
Otsuri = Change573Please respect copyright.PENANAzV0f6ref1X
Ofukuro = plastic bag573Please respect copyright.PENANAHFlD7mMtQR
Genkin = physical cash573Please respect copyright.PENANAnM14XcdPFU
Ka-do = Card573Please respect copyright.PENANAilM6N7hXjy
the "o" sound is pronounced like "o" in "or"573Please respect copyright.PENANAeUqprTkouZ
"a" sound is pronounced like "ah"573Please respect copyright.PENANAQaZE4AI7M1
"e" is like "eh"573Please respect copyright.PENANAkoyDbWcNjS
"i" is like "ee" in "sheep"573Please respect copyright.PENANAeBWXG9ySEP
"u" is like "oo"573Please respect copyright.PENANAoLgSz7SoMJ
Then again, I pronounce things in a British accent so it might be different.