So... what do I recommend doing in Japan?598Please respect copyright.PENANAjxxhPdCDc8
- RAMEN. Try some iconic ramen chains.598Please respect copyright.PENANA5EO266LG9B
- If you've got bucks, try a maid cafe in Akihabara! Maidreamin is the top branch.598Please respect copyright.PENANAIPyUzP7Yux
- TeamLab if you've got bucks.598Please respect copyright.PENANA2G0YLTtwk7
- Onsen's not my thing, but you can give it a shot!598Please respect copyright.PENANAVnNQCevYcO
- If you're into anime merch, go to ANIMATE or a BOOKOFF.598Please respect copyright.PENANAj4Lu0M0NoD
- 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?598Please respect copyright.PENANAeE1IAISgte
- Japanese convenience foods are next level...598Please respect copyright.PENANAtlxEWQD3o5
- Cremia ice cream is expensive and overrated, don't get it.598Please respect copyright.PENANAhLhBDiBWxb
- Matcha products! Very nice. 598Please respect copyright.PENANATHG9RGJpje
- Shrines.598Please respect copyright.PENANAUxgHZmPE6Z
- Desserts - daifuku, mochi, warabimochi, expensive fruits, taiyaki, dorayaki, etc.598Please respect copyright.PENANA6lhyx7xS8j
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.598Please respect copyright.PENANAPvTqMwe5o3
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Some basic phrases you might wanna know:598Please respect copyright.PENANAuMlcjiXV4F
Sumimasen - Sorry/excuse me (is said A LOT)598Please respect copyright.PENANA0TzBB7eaZI
Gomennasai - Sorry598Please respect copyright.PENANAzjPR4J6Vmk
Arigato gozaimasu - Thank you!598Please respect copyright.PENANALhkuzIf0Y7
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. 598Please respect copyright.PENANAqexHOtTpfa
Hidari - left598Please respect copyright.PENANAgZjokarqph
Migi - Right598Please respect copyright.PENANAOIbDwwGQw3
Masugu - Straight598Please respect copyright.PENANAx77OvpollX
xxxxxx wa daijyoubu desu ka? - is xxxxxxx okay? e.g. ka-do wa daijyoubu desu ka? = is it okay to use card?598Please respect copyright.PENANAbV0NEWxl08
Kore onegaishimasu - this please [when ordering]598Please respect copyright.PENANACNsUVLKNqn
nan nin desu ka? - how many people? You'll come across this phrase when entering a restaurant. Just hold up fingers in response.598Please respect copyright.PENANAHcVODqwx66
Kore wa nan desu ka? - what is this?598Please respect copyright.PENANApmSG6wJKU5
Okaike onegashimasu - Bill/check please.598Please respect copyright.PENANAE3ANHPmvZD
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)598Please respect copyright.PENANA64WzD6ui9t
iie - No598Please respect copyright.PENANAtgSXB7J5sh
Wakarimasu/naruhodo - I understand/I see/right598Please respect copyright.PENANATlKQQ8sEPv
Otsuri = Change598Please respect copyright.PENANAfDB09teghi
Ofukuro = plastic bag598Please respect copyright.PENANATjgZp5TQyy
Genkin = physical cash598Please respect copyright.PENANAYBZ5h06gSL
Ka-do = Card598Please respect copyright.PENANACD07sgQqZH
the "o" sound is pronounced like "o" in "or"598Please respect copyright.PENANA1gz8cOInhk
"a" sound is pronounced like "ah"598Please respect copyright.PENANACkeciSnMGB
"e" is like "eh"598Please respect copyright.PENANAIHhzDZlgp6
"i" is like "ee" in "sheep"598Please respect copyright.PENANA8iSERKRXDl
"u" is like "oo"598Please respect copyright.PENANA32ZJk6G0bu
Then again, I pronounce things in a British accent so it might be different.