So... what do I recommend doing in Japan?504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK33rwCg6Fk
- RAMEN. Try some iconic ramen chains.504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsylO9XGC5t
- If you've got bucks, try a maid cafe in Akihabara! Maidreamin is the top branch.504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQZcC7Hl8TO
- TeamLab if you've got bucks.504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRbTB194dMT
- Onsen's not my thing, but you can give it a shot!504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAyi7AGlogG
- If you're into anime merch, go to ANIMATE or a BOOKOFF.504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV6gtaM4eyF
- 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?504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM5WnYysxgr
- Japanese convenience foods are next level...504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFYFPov9qsB
- Cremia ice cream is expensive and overrated, don't get it.504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfjL4MqcdDZ
- Matcha products! Very nice. 504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3WYp3vHkMw
- Shrines.504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTOaWdqRF8v
- Desserts - daifuku, mochi, warabimochi, expensive fruits, taiyaki, dorayaki, etc.504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6rfUL7sa1X
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.504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUcSMzQLnqB
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Some basic phrases you might wanna know:504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQvr0OqTo2l
Sumimasen - Sorry/excuse me (is said A LOT)504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn0QZFTSVjp
Gomennasai - Sorry504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZC8el2y3aA
Arigato gozaimasu - Thank you!504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZAE2FC9xuv
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. 504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOvF9aEM2Kq
Hidari - left504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0iS3hJ3ugo
Migi - Right504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJaYYrFKI0D
Masugu - Straight504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGlTy195Nx2
xxxxxx wa daijyoubu desu ka? - is xxxxxxx okay? e.g. ka-do wa daijyoubu desu ka? = is it okay to use card?504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Qo97HG75L
Kore onegaishimasu - this please [when ordering]504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSAsLS5IsO0
nan nin desu ka? - how many people? You'll come across this phrase when entering a restaurant. Just hold up fingers in response.504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg2WP39uCrZ
Kore wa nan desu ka? - what is this?504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBZsj5R5IvC
Okaike onegashimasu - Bill/check please.504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZT7gSWhCqb
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)504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9HpA5H8K4L
iie - No504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZq00KzzWyy
Wakarimasu/naruhodo - I understand/I see/right504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGeAry0Drjq
Otsuri = Change504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsPuCkkRxiF
Ofukuro = plastic bag504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ67Tu4xZVfR
Genkin = physical cash504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvFta3eYh4G
Ka-do = Card504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHYIZlt5AoS
the "o" sound is pronounced like "o" in "or"504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaUC8LzpgFm
"a" sound is pronounced like "ah"504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe1lW4WXaxp
"e" is like "eh"504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUETp0MQGv4
"i" is like "ee" in "sheep"504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgT7oWyfNg5
"u" is like "oo"504Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL9tkN0RQ7a
Then again, I pronounce things in a British accent so it might be different.
