So... what do I recommend doing in Japan?514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5GWyAvbnXh
- RAMEN. Try some iconic ramen chains.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu4RHjUZLQQ
- If you've got bucks, try a maid cafe in Akihabara! Maidreamin is the top branch.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr7IRHAPYcN
- TeamLab if you've got bucks.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoFiJVWKXNZ
- Onsen's not my thing, but you can give it a shot!514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgFxWJrooGg
- If you're into anime merch, go to ANIMATE or a BOOKOFF.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTzLqHwKPn1
- 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?514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtoAtwaId6L
- Japanese convenience foods are next level...514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Mrszpcr3H
- Cremia ice cream is expensive and overrated, don't get it.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡap5tZ215Cd
- Matcha products! Very nice. 514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDa5gAYVFuU
- Shrines.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJzIzwksxQq
- Desserts - daifuku, mochi, warabimochi, expensive fruits, taiyaki, dorayaki, etc.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyetUrtK1dy
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.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaS6MugnuRg
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Some basic phrases you might wanna know:514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡieJsykfCeB
Sumimasen - Sorry/excuse me (is said A LOT)514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlfsEquAgn6
Gomennasai - Sorry514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRmxceo93oM
Arigato gozaimasu - Thank you!514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZNt2RbwO6L
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. 514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfUuTQnt7iV
Hidari - left514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJQEfc0cw1w
Migi - Right514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgK4jafMPNw
Masugu - Straight514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIdNskisMQK
xxxxxx wa daijyoubu desu ka? - is xxxxxxx okay? e.g. ka-do wa daijyoubu desu ka? = is it okay to use card?514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbaimbJlSxD
Kore onegaishimasu - this please [when ordering]514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3pHhJ3zAiR
nan nin desu ka? - how many people? You'll come across this phrase when entering a restaurant. Just hold up fingers in response.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8vsWFXzPIt
Kore wa nan desu ka? - what is this?514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUgCnoJNUTA
Okaike onegashimasu - Bill/check please.514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmZmzFR6BfE
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)514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXxW67l6dyb
iie - No514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3ngCDZHHLV
Wakarimasu/naruhodo - I understand/I see/right514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZWI1cjV5Qm
Otsuri = Change514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjY7G8KWwt2
Ofukuro = plastic bag514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyVpQPOKCHp
Genkin = physical cash514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZPHrIZpJtW
Ka-do = Card514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv8G0Zmg69u
the "o" sound is pronounced like "o" in "or"514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeEhL1tZo5Q
"a" sound is pronounced like "ah"514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡarHyf79ufb
"e" is like "eh"514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXLzY6H4XhE
"i" is like "ee" in "sheep"514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNwKbk6JQzY
"u" is like "oo"514Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡreiwSV6XgB
Then again, I pronounce things in a British accent so it might be different.
