So... what do I recommend doing in Japan?684Please respect copyright.PENANAgXBGZH9HJY
- RAMEN. Try some iconic ramen chains.684Please respect copyright.PENANAwhtk2xjoMS
- If you've got bucks, try a maid cafe in Akihabara! Maidreamin is the top branch.684Please respect copyright.PENANARVDrzaL1XV
- TeamLab if you've got bucks.684Please respect copyright.PENANAwJG0y6pQdJ
- Onsen's not my thing, but you can give it a shot!684Please respect copyright.PENANAEBdyctbYY6
- If you're into anime merch, go to ANIMATE or a BOOKOFF.684Please respect copyright.PENANAh15YUmHR97
- 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?684Please respect copyright.PENANAxGEJ5YCJ6A
- Japanese convenience foods are next level...684Please respect copyright.PENANAJKeskCGE2n
- Cremia ice cream is expensive and overrated, don't get it.684Please respect copyright.PENANAlyPnIdsLjf
- Matcha products! Very nice. 684Please respect copyright.PENANAccTIqXsYiz
- Shrines.684Please respect copyright.PENANA1XZOIBojCu
- Desserts - daifuku, mochi, warabimochi, expensive fruits, taiyaki, dorayaki, etc.684Please respect copyright.PENANAIE1AVqsx36
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.684Please respect copyright.PENANArhjyuU6vYU
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Some basic phrases you might wanna know:684Please respect copyright.PENANAz6JZooVWk2
Sumimasen - Sorry/excuse me (is said A LOT)684Please respect copyright.PENANAl2nho5ylb8
Gomennasai - Sorry684Please respect copyright.PENANAhNomSnGzAN
Arigato gozaimasu - Thank you!684Please respect copyright.PENANAWpOaqlYSwK
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. 684Please respect copyright.PENANAmmZdCt3rL4
Hidari - left684Please respect copyright.PENANA6Cmj6TwLTV
Migi - Right684Please respect copyright.PENANADm4v2iQ6bD
Masugu - Straight684Please respect copyright.PENANAnwHwHRN9V9
xxxxxx wa daijyoubu desu ka? - is xxxxxxx okay? e.g. ka-do wa daijyoubu desu ka? = is it okay to use card?684Please respect copyright.PENANAd4h6NwJL1j
Kore onegaishimasu - this please [when ordering]684Please respect copyright.PENANAf4j46ctsTs
nan nin desu ka? - how many people? You'll come across this phrase when entering a restaurant. Just hold up fingers in response.684Please respect copyright.PENANAqoeTRMd3OX
Kore wa nan desu ka? - what is this?684Please respect copyright.PENANABUewuD5c2y
Okaike onegashimasu - Bill/check please.684Please respect copyright.PENANAGiMpEQGZvy
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)684Please respect copyright.PENANAlRYLRVML39
iie - No684Please respect copyright.PENANAcT1LGyBoVW
Wakarimasu/naruhodo - I understand/I see/right684Please respect copyright.PENANAHRcDGQBrnr
Otsuri = Change684Please respect copyright.PENANAEmtQjqQ3e9
Ofukuro = plastic bag684Please respect copyright.PENANAulHkp5fjEm
Genkin = physical cash684Please respect copyright.PENANAXnET5vUN7l
Ka-do = Card684Please respect copyright.PENANAYZWB0Cg2QI
the "o" sound is pronounced like "o" in "or"684Please respect copyright.PENANAqKsF3tOmbx
"a" sound is pronounced like "ah"684Please respect copyright.PENANAx7SGlCh9YI
"e" is like "eh"684Please respect copyright.PENANAF2wdSDKpod
"i" is like "ee" in "sheep"684Please respect copyright.PENANAWwuZnvpdiF
"u" is like "oo"684Please respect copyright.PENANAGtByJM6h1P
Then again, I pronounce things in a British accent so it might be different.