So... what do I recommend doing in Japan?714Please respect copyright.PENANAE7PS1c9s2x
- RAMEN. Try some iconic ramen chains.714Please respect copyright.PENANAvwwZQsE9cz
- If you've got bucks, try a maid cafe in Akihabara! Maidreamin is the top branch.714Please respect copyright.PENANAHw8rT0Vzmy
- TeamLab if you've got bucks.714Please respect copyright.PENANAySznGS0WGi
- Onsen's not my thing, but you can give it a shot!714Please respect copyright.PENANAiG3HeWDUpd
- If you're into anime merch, go to ANIMATE or a BOOKOFF.714Please respect copyright.PENANAzByRwU3MPB
- 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?714Please respect copyright.PENANAYk7P51ZLlc
- Japanese convenience foods are next level...714Please respect copyright.PENANAftE103HqqN
- Cremia ice cream is expensive and overrated, don't get it.714Please respect copyright.PENANAc5U9iQnzQI
- Matcha products! Very nice. 714Please respect copyright.PENANAHN1r0zq6Th
- Shrines.714Please respect copyright.PENANAehtcqRjtNp
- Desserts - daifuku, mochi, warabimochi, expensive fruits, taiyaki, dorayaki, etc.714Please respect copyright.PENANAqIt1WC5HcH
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.714Please respect copyright.PENANA3RhKfvSDkc
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Some basic phrases you might wanna know:714Please respect copyright.PENANAqKfPpubzPG
Sumimasen - Sorry/excuse me (is said A LOT)714Please respect copyright.PENANADtvGroag74
Gomennasai - Sorry714Please respect copyright.PENANA8f7YaIEAm5
Arigato gozaimasu - Thank you!714Please respect copyright.PENANAkO8HkRIGuP
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. 714Please respect copyright.PENANAy85dijNxEP
Hidari - left714Please respect copyright.PENANAuzToFk4Qt1
Migi - Right714Please respect copyright.PENANArc6mQVAMe2
Masugu - Straight714Please respect copyright.PENANAJ1VSWFEJZd
xxxxxx wa daijyoubu desu ka? - is xxxxxxx okay? e.g. ka-do wa daijyoubu desu ka? = is it okay to use card?714Please respect copyright.PENANA5BqGr6XGha
Kore onegaishimasu - this please [when ordering]714Please respect copyright.PENANAHnRFsx12fM
nan nin desu ka? - how many people? You'll come across this phrase when entering a restaurant. Just hold up fingers in response.714Please respect copyright.PENANAujWU98xWG9
Kore wa nan desu ka? - what is this?714Please respect copyright.PENANA787ogey8yE
Okaike onegashimasu - Bill/check please.714Please respect copyright.PENANAKXr9LE5BL9
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)714Please respect copyright.PENANADciZ68p4J4
iie - No714Please respect copyright.PENANA7Rurar1PVt
Wakarimasu/naruhodo - I understand/I see/right714Please respect copyright.PENANAchCvIs567v
Otsuri = Change714Please respect copyright.PENANAW0MBcRWaJz
Ofukuro = plastic bag714Please respect copyright.PENANAyOBmYiGlWW
Genkin = physical cash714Please respect copyright.PENANAe8UW8UocHP
Ka-do = Card714Please respect copyright.PENANAOUN6JDHxJS
the "o" sound is pronounced like "o" in "or"714Please respect copyright.PENANALc3fNWmIig
"a" sound is pronounced like "ah"714Please respect copyright.PENANA9YKpEC9JQv
"e" is like "eh"714Please respect copyright.PENANAMst7vXuFxf
"i" is like "ee" in "sheep"714Please respect copyright.PENANAqAFBOjdjFq
"u" is like "oo"714Please respect copyright.PENANAk0GwSvortP
Then again, I pronounce things in a British accent so it might be different.