So... what do I recommend doing in Japan?371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqXorbicOja
- RAMEN. Try some iconic ramen chains.371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAQkmHyndvp
- If you've got bucks, try a maid cafe in Akihabara! Maidreamin is the top branch.371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1CYZf0zavG
- TeamLab if you've got bucks.371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMMMAOuyCzb
- Onsen's not my thing, but you can give it a shot!371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCQN8CA42fi
- If you're into anime merch, go to ANIMATE or a BOOKOFF.371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOXFzKYnPs3
- 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?371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡexbGOiyOZ0
- Japanese convenience foods are next level...371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx45HnPZiZB
- Cremia ice cream is expensive and overrated, don't get it.371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGvZY2Aa8Av
- Matcha products! Very nice. 371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSPQGK0BqvS
- Shrines.371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMrMMZ0Ad9s
- Desserts - daifuku, mochi, warabimochi, expensive fruits, taiyaki, dorayaki, etc.371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOOcFUO5smX
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.371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡun5WYlOdir
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Some basic phrases you might wanna know:371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡouqcbSf6z1
Sumimasen - Sorry/excuse me (is said A LOT)371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ESistBByB
Gomennasai - Sorry371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtemT3u4ety
Arigato gozaimasu - Thank you!371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡin44dJ3BCe
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. 371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCJeASHFovQ
Hidari - left371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1FlVvwAWEB
Migi - Right371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbTEh9fhNbH
Masugu - Straight371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOamn0ikaee
xxxxxx wa daijyoubu desu ka? - is xxxxxxx okay? e.g. ka-do wa daijyoubu desu ka? = is it okay to use card?371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbc8p3hyVEE
Kore onegaishimasu - this please [when ordering]371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNRzhHMd2zh
nan nin desu ka? - how many people? You'll come across this phrase when entering a restaurant. Just hold up fingers in response.371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp2WKV9oEdY
Kore wa nan desu ka? - what is this?371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡufefFw3onG
Okaike onegashimasu - Bill/check please.371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt0deENIc0B
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)371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1jQyxnpOjk
iie - No371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCwX1eCtZX9
Wakarimasu/naruhodo - I understand/I see/right371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHWAZjhoD53
Otsuri = Change371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡILgjsJKUdX
Ofukuro = plastic bag371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9J0bNof4cv
Genkin = physical cash371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVIDJ35oUk7
Ka-do = Card371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrTLHNjFllh
the "o" sound is pronounced like "o" in "or"371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA0huL5ihYT
"a" sound is pronounced like "ah"371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC0qSNn7HPm
"e" is like "eh"371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyyLpinYMXS
"i" is like "ee" in "sheep"371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw0W1YFGDLQ
"u" is like "oo"371Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5KriGYyfLm
Then again, I pronounce things in a British accent so it might be different.
