So... what do I recommend doing in Japan?626Please respect copyright.PENANA6Ptd7TvuAg
- RAMEN. Try some iconic ramen chains.626Please respect copyright.PENANALZe3NRl3HD
- If you've got bucks, try a maid cafe in Akihabara! Maidreamin is the top branch.626Please respect copyright.PENANAoeO5yL0nkk
- TeamLab if you've got bucks.626Please respect copyright.PENANAUZhMla7lbX
- Onsen's not my thing, but you can give it a shot!626Please respect copyright.PENANAQcG9BDUM5n
- If you're into anime merch, go to ANIMATE or a BOOKOFF.626Please respect copyright.PENANAZhU0c7c7BP
- 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?626Please respect copyright.PENANA0TdXK4BVHZ
- Japanese convenience foods are next level...626Please respect copyright.PENANAL4LXpaJGwj
- Cremia ice cream is expensive and overrated, don't get it.626Please respect copyright.PENANAHtjvyuAtDK
- Matcha products! Very nice. 626Please respect copyright.PENANAtFDy5ypJfU
- Shrines.626Please respect copyright.PENANABAVflm96il
- Desserts - daifuku, mochi, warabimochi, expensive fruits, taiyaki, dorayaki, etc.626Please respect copyright.PENANA9YC82dLuib
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.626Please respect copyright.PENANAQvcIrVhgnI
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Some basic phrases you might wanna know:626Please respect copyright.PENANATuusLUTceq
Sumimasen - Sorry/excuse me (is said A LOT)626Please respect copyright.PENANAPcu3dSS5y3
Gomennasai - Sorry626Please respect copyright.PENANAQhEjEgfLdw
Arigato gozaimasu - Thank you!626Please respect copyright.PENANAEyOfHsomnC
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. 626Please respect copyright.PENANAMW1l7rUPXO
Hidari - left626Please respect copyright.PENANAi8tB60SvRR
Migi - Right626Please respect copyright.PENANAebGXx17qAn
Masugu - Straight626Please respect copyright.PENANAtdaLMQKNYF
xxxxxx wa daijyoubu desu ka? - is xxxxxxx okay? e.g. ka-do wa daijyoubu desu ka? = is it okay to use card?626Please respect copyright.PENANA6Ogw56wVCH
Kore onegaishimasu - this please [when ordering]626Please respect copyright.PENANAz9y7LzibLo
nan nin desu ka? - how many people? You'll come across this phrase when entering a restaurant. Just hold up fingers in response.626Please respect copyright.PENANArGR2Loh11i
Kore wa nan desu ka? - what is this?626Please respect copyright.PENANAnSOdh1qF63
Okaike onegashimasu - Bill/check please.626Please respect copyright.PENANAly4vyQ819c
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)626Please respect copyright.PENANACC2aaf1hMD
iie - No626Please respect copyright.PENANA40cgaWvtoX
Wakarimasu/naruhodo - I understand/I see/right626Please respect copyright.PENANAYF2nqRcxzv
Otsuri = Change626Please respect copyright.PENANAQ0rlKABC7F
Ofukuro = plastic bag626Please respect copyright.PENANA2PzJgLCAz0
Genkin = physical cash626Please respect copyright.PENANA8NEmcZDyeA
Ka-do = Card626Please respect copyright.PENANAyKSbs91LPn
the "o" sound is pronounced like "o" in "or"626Please respect copyright.PENANACSNk0cjLUW
"a" sound is pronounced like "ah"626Please respect copyright.PENANAbJAgVHyvv5
"e" is like "eh"626Please respect copyright.PENANAbn3Nxw2Hlb
"i" is like "ee" in "sheep"626Please respect copyright.PENANAol4NTuUvmD
"u" is like "oo"626Please respect copyright.PENANAyEU8JT96Qi
Then again, I pronounce things in a British accent so it might be different.