So... what do I recommend doing in Japan?131Please respect copyright.PENANApICnXU1OYZ
- RAMEN. Try some iconic ramen chains.131Please respect copyright.PENANA3H2pWWOTCs
- If you've got bucks, try a maid cafe in Akihabara! Maidreamin is the top branch.131Please respect copyright.PENANAvVC12BYxE9
- TeamLab if you've got bucks.131Please respect copyright.PENANAdLAgdEkCRs
- Onsen's not my thing, but you can give it a shot!131Please respect copyright.PENANASxXeXNGjGK
- If you're into anime merch, go to ANIMATE or a BOOKOFF.131Please respect copyright.PENANADQTanUfb2C
- 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?131Please respect copyright.PENANA4t7oDCUlbt
- Japanese convenience foods are next level...131Please respect copyright.PENANAKEPS981GNu
- Cremia ice cream is expensive and overrated, don't get it.131Please respect copyright.PENANA02nPwCewk6
- Matcha products! Very nice. 131Please respect copyright.PENANA01MsX7YdjU
- Shrines.131Please respect copyright.PENANAENjeymjfQb
- Desserts - daifuku, mochi, warabimochi, expensive fruits, taiyaki, dorayaki, etc.131Please respect copyright.PENANAdvryY6qFxc
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.131Please respect copyright.PENANA7p70DPVLR8
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Some basic phrases you might wanna know:131Please respect copyright.PENANA4bPrnZKsh1
Sumimasen - Sorry/excuse me (is said A LOT)131Please respect copyright.PENANAznBkWDbwZG
Gomennasai - Sorry131Please respect copyright.PENANAqgCoD6GiSK
Arigato gozaimasu - Thank you!131Please respect copyright.PENANAi60OOBpFU9
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. 131Please respect copyright.PENANAqCj6PFYnUk
Hidari - left131Please respect copyright.PENANADArKoG9dbc
Migi - Right131Please respect copyright.PENANATo9YRcdk87
Masugu - Straight131Please respect copyright.PENANAwTmmSG2jfZ
xxxxxx wa daijyoubu desu ka? - is xxxxxxx okay? e.g. ka-do wa daijyoubu desu ka? = is it okay to use card?131Please respect copyright.PENANAoIHvAJvkSb
Kore onegaishimasu - this please [when ordering]131Please respect copyright.PENANAmi96iCH0HR
nan nin desu ka? - how many people? You'll come across this phrase when entering a restaurant. Just hold up fingers in response.131Please respect copyright.PENANAzGN9RH8soj
Kore wa nan desu ka? - what is this?131Please respect copyright.PENANA9kK4cfpu1J
Okaike onegashimasu - Bill/check please.131Please respect copyright.PENANA668KIK65Cb
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)131Please respect copyright.PENANAiaLYY4b9dY
iie - No131Please respect copyright.PENANA85mpTRkyVB
Wakarimasu/naruhodo - I understand/I see/right131Please respect copyright.PENANAawbHitJBJY
Otsuri = Change131Please respect copyright.PENANApbGqUe8b4L
Ofukuro = plastic bag131Please respect copyright.PENANAE3ix97XSRX
Genkin = physical cash131Please respect copyright.PENANAFEkjOj2JHC
Ka-do = Card131Please respect copyright.PENANA0Or5UKglTw
the "o" sound is pronounced like "o" in "or"131Please respect copyright.PENANAOpq8Pu5jgW
"a" sound is pronounced like "ah"131Please respect copyright.PENANAYnuBiQIx0T
"e" is like "eh"131Please respect copyright.PENANAJFHDffabQW
"i" is like "ee" in "sheep"131Please respect copyright.PENANA9LmcAH6T07
"u" is like "oo"131Please respect copyright.PENANAODUeRIyf5u
Then again, I pronounce things in a British accent so it might be different.