So... what do I recommend doing in Japan?111Please respect copyright.PENANASgzsXWl3cU
- RAMEN. Try some iconic ramen chains.111Please respect copyright.PENANAYMnppZqXMA
- If you've got bucks, try a maid cafe in Akihabara! Maidreamin is the top branch.111Please respect copyright.PENANAsKSIpUF3B0
- TeamLab if you've got bucks.111Please respect copyright.PENANAgZlgAEXqnN
- Onsen's not my thing, but you can give it a shot!111Please respect copyright.PENANA58ECtFcsc0
- If you're into anime merch, go to ANIMATE or a BOOKOFF.111Please respect copyright.PENANAzYg7tB8tyb
- 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?111Please respect copyright.PENANAylu4lFHxm4
- Japanese convenience foods are next level...111Please respect copyright.PENANAF3FGw1OlnT
- Cremia ice cream is expensive and overrated, don't get it.111Please respect copyright.PENANAIc5MnI4gVG
- Matcha products! Very nice. 111Please respect copyright.PENANAGScyNYEINb
- Shrines.111Please respect copyright.PENANAvojIQfsmW2
- Desserts - daifuku, mochi, warabimochi, expensive fruits, taiyaki, dorayaki, etc.111Please respect copyright.PENANAINf2ZVIJDp
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.111Please respect copyright.PENANAScoyUv9GHM
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Some basic phrases you might wanna know:111Please respect copyright.PENANAshgl5I3Tpr
Sumimasen - Sorry/excuse me (is said A LOT)111Please respect copyright.PENANALca1pfyNUR
Gomennasai - Sorry111Please respect copyright.PENANAKiUdFdpPec
Arigato gozaimasu - Thank you!111Please respect copyright.PENANAGeuuDqJbIr
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. 111Please respect copyright.PENANAWTkYadrpMk
Hidari - left111Please respect copyright.PENANAwkMwOhoGUj
Migi - Right111Please respect copyright.PENANAXVa8L23xKK
Masugu - Straight111Please respect copyright.PENANAjAgHcq5nzZ
xxxxxx wa daijyoubu desu ka? - is xxxxxxx okay? e.g. ka-do wa daijyoubu desu ka? = is it okay to use card?111Please respect copyright.PENANAi99QyiLmS3
Kore onegaishimasu - this please [when ordering]111Please respect copyright.PENANACxJhDqTLua
nan nin desu ka? - how many people? You'll come across this phrase when entering a restaurant. Just hold up fingers in response.111Please respect copyright.PENANAEeIhRb4LPX
Kore wa nan desu ka? - what is this?111Please respect copyright.PENANAO9IhRxu9e3
Okaike onegashimasu - Bill/check please.111Please respect copyright.PENANAeZcjNvVG3r
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)111Please respect copyright.PENANAqSheJVeDPt
iie - No111Please respect copyright.PENANAkAeidhwAKd
Wakarimasu/naruhodo - I understand/I see/right111Please respect copyright.PENANA4ooXhbJcYA
Otsuri = Change111Please respect copyright.PENANAGVcKV5kTGX
Ofukuro = plastic bag111Please respect copyright.PENANAoZAoFApduw
Genkin = physical cash111Please respect copyright.PENANA5FZkyvZZ5l
Ka-do = Card111Please respect copyright.PENANAWTTO0Omp7X
the "o" sound is pronounced like "o" in "or"111Please respect copyright.PENANA3hz4Kh5EIR
"a" sound is pronounced like "ah"111Please respect copyright.PENANAsQ4xHzqZL4
"e" is like "eh"111Please respect copyright.PENANAWcF4yqKfDJ
"i" is like "ee" in "sheep"111Please respect copyright.PENANAz4LogMMY03
"u" is like "oo"111Please respect copyright.PENANAEPhbIj59sQ
Then again, I pronounce things in a British accent so it might be different.