So... what do I recommend doing in Japan?273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAwKycX6vh7
- RAMEN. Try some iconic ramen chains.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFfnpV4COjP
- If you've got bucks, try a maid cafe in Akihabara! Maidreamin is the top branch.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOu6l9gdQtV
- TeamLab if you've got bucks.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz0ORgmE8NP
- Onsen's not my thing, but you can give it a shot!273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRBvA3CmLPA
- If you're into anime merch, go to ANIMATE or a BOOKOFF.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡysTTFyEDKq
- 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?273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqHkqY0hgbo
- Japanese convenience foods are next level...273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLry8cARGKy
- Cremia ice cream is expensive and overrated, don't get it.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTsyhWxVtpd
- Matcha products! Very nice. 273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8yJdwyzgX2
- Shrines.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl8BCtgxXcf
- Desserts - daifuku, mochi, warabimochi, expensive fruits, taiyaki, dorayaki, etc.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7VoLUXZpXI
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.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡekFBFIQ5bd
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Some basic phrases you might wanna know:273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMOqbEoJhJT
Sumimasen - Sorry/excuse me (is said A LOT)273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpywYYJ1aNZ
Gomennasai - Sorry273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOq9fFDiC0J
Arigato gozaimasu - Thank you!273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIIoGY9mrWT
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. 273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIv1rM1DCwr
Hidari - left273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC7YB1mjKhh
Migi - Right273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9qpvfQeoPU
Masugu - Straight273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUN0kwCC1gZ
xxxxxx wa daijyoubu desu ka? - is xxxxxxx okay? e.g. ka-do wa daijyoubu desu ka? = is it okay to use card?273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvrIiioPipg
Kore onegaishimasu - this please [when ordering]273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3PzyW8p876
nan nin desu ka? - how many people? You'll come across this phrase when entering a restaurant. Just hold up fingers in response.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs6hVyT8FG0
Kore wa nan desu ka? - what is this?273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT68wBdhEzH
Okaike onegashimasu - Bill/check please.273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaBclSwz991
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)273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDo3qiIe9zy
iie - No273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaROBpe6f6P
Wakarimasu/naruhodo - I understand/I see/right273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDESSmU6ho0
Otsuri = Change273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWXXmGYnonn
Ofukuro = plastic bag273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOtUFUE6uy4
Genkin = physical cash273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhpXo7TKoja
Ka-do = Card273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1vljkfg1oG
the "o" sound is pronounced like "o" in "or"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbjtnOxEhy7
"a" sound is pronounced like "ah"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ98w5e3Vvu
"e" is like "eh"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkW6jp6L1YU
"i" is like "ee" in "sheep"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmQ56WDNfnc
"u" is like "oo"273Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPzL00P27CR
Then again, I pronounce things in a British accent so it might be different.
