So... what do I recommend doing in Japan?427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrLWZ0FMFcs
- RAMEN. Try some iconic ramen chains.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ16SjNq9T3U
- If you've got bucks, try a maid cafe in Akihabara! Maidreamin is the top branch.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcF0tFnebj2
- TeamLab if you've got bucks.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLK014D5H8V
- Onsen's not my thing, but you can give it a shot!427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCnLOJe2q91
- If you're into anime merch, go to ANIMATE or a BOOKOFF.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRsY0Pd1DwB
- 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?427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgxxRRX09f6
- Japanese convenience foods are next level...427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvmBBPMGbTU
- Cremia ice cream is expensive and overrated, don't get it.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRKIpxzkP7F
- Matcha products! Very nice. 427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo79EKW1Vwo
- Shrines.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB40Hm4Ttp6
- Desserts - daifuku, mochi, warabimochi, expensive fruits, taiyaki, dorayaki, etc.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡixzqmd5Vru
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.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEwBqdQGYnr
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Some basic phrases you might wanna know:427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4z4eJw7bqH
Sumimasen - Sorry/excuse me (is said A LOT)427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXPxnD2r94K
Gomennasai - Sorry427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH9JvBRa2S3
Arigato gozaimasu - Thank you!427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5KmXflsQv9
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. 427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvpehSGPyr8
Hidari - left427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTaHpBwszqT
Migi - Right427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOPcwejvUhk
Masugu - Straight427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCAPxa0sVwS
xxxxxx wa daijyoubu desu ka? - is xxxxxxx okay? e.g. ka-do wa daijyoubu desu ka? = is it okay to use card?427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdBVXmxPX3H
Kore onegaishimasu - this please [when ordering]427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrkmNLqGX5k
nan nin desu ka? - how many people? You'll come across this phrase when entering a restaurant. Just hold up fingers in response.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDFcG5nuPD0
Kore wa nan desu ka? - what is this?427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbaN5eICTgR
Okaike onegashimasu - Bill/check please.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEpOoCYOrKj
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)427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAbuCY7JXk6
iie - No427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnkkxQh607f
Wakarimasu/naruhodo - I understand/I see/right427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEzY3KMZI5j
Otsuri = Change427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡotwMNy6vfv
Ofukuro = plastic bag427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv5At9jR2K2
Genkin = physical cash427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4l4EBFsCnA
Ka-do = Card427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLc2T5yt9SM
the "o" sound is pronounced like "o" in "or"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFd12S8MZma
"a" sound is pronounced like "ah"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwc8WSTwJh7
"e" is like "eh"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG3vjtjNz8J
"i" is like "ee" in "sheep"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1W5m7wPmO5
"u" is like "oo"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5tOz2D7CL2
Then again, I pronounce things in a British accent so it might be different.
