So... what do I recommend doing in Japan?324Please respect copyright.PENANAMOxD9C2Bdc
- RAMEN. Try some iconic ramen chains.324Please respect copyright.PENANAOhAtlIs268
- If you've got bucks, try a maid cafe in Akihabara! Maidreamin is the top branch.324Please respect copyright.PENANAnwjnlKiw3E
- TeamLab if you've got bucks.324Please respect copyright.PENANAV0NazroNM5
- Onsen's not my thing, but you can give it a shot!324Please respect copyright.PENANATEEBhF556p
- If you're into anime merch, go to ANIMATE or a BOOKOFF.324Please respect copyright.PENANA6t0PhlL1fb
- 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?324Please respect copyright.PENANAzUP8BKLXNH
- Japanese convenience foods are next level...324Please respect copyright.PENANAiXDUln5wAl
- Cremia ice cream is expensive and overrated, don't get it.324Please respect copyright.PENANAzQbllZpx8K
- Matcha products! Very nice. 324Please respect copyright.PENANAz08neWnDp0
- Shrines.324Please respect copyright.PENANAMbJ2koTkqe
- Desserts - daifuku, mochi, warabimochi, expensive fruits, taiyaki, dorayaki, etc.324Please respect copyright.PENANALeynvkINjV
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.324Please respect copyright.PENANAIbACgMhPxF
324Please respect copyright.PENANAAGZ2uKVZFP
Some basic phrases you might wanna know:324Please respect copyright.PENANACwF8BeFeW4
Sumimasen - Sorry/excuse me (is said A LOT)324Please respect copyright.PENANAgw04kAYNK1
Gomennasai - Sorry324Please respect copyright.PENANAewdwO3D7WI
Arigato gozaimasu - Thank you!324Please respect copyright.PENANAWWTbr7enni
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. 324Please respect copyright.PENANAYDm79bOk7e
Hidari - left324Please respect copyright.PENANAllpcAAKwEV
Migi - Right324Please respect copyright.PENANAugU8238XPq
Masugu - Straight324Please respect copyright.PENANArzrirp4dCt
xxxxxx wa daijyoubu desu ka? - is xxxxxxx okay? e.g. ka-do wa daijyoubu desu ka? = is it okay to use card?324Please respect copyright.PENANAJbDaK7UsaF
Kore onegaishimasu - this please [when ordering]324Please respect copyright.PENANA6rC9QpnZTD
nan nin desu ka? - how many people? You'll come across this phrase when entering a restaurant. Just hold up fingers in response.324Please respect copyright.PENANARaTQFXveHX
Kore wa nan desu ka? - what is this?324Please respect copyright.PENANAq7VVwEF08Q
Okaike onegashimasu - Bill/check please.324Please respect copyright.PENANAOAcSmGmzBL
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)324Please respect copyright.PENANAk0cxrCi3YB
iie - No324Please respect copyright.PENANA1lcnNZodHr
Wakarimasu/naruhodo - I understand/I see/right324Please respect copyright.PENANAmaCoz1JWmb
Otsuri = Change324Please respect copyright.PENANAczrB9F17st
Ofukuro = plastic bag324Please respect copyright.PENANAKd2JGDdSiL
Genkin = physical cash324Please respect copyright.PENANAE5eZOXgTON
Ka-do = Card324Please respect copyright.PENANA6EFHLJTP1Y
the "o" sound is pronounced like "o" in "or"324Please respect copyright.PENANA6A2d4Aq3sB
"a" sound is pronounced like "ah"324Please respect copyright.PENANAQCPyUpbwpP
"e" is like "eh"324Please respect copyright.PENANAWjwZwO6QM7
"i" is like "ee" in "sheep"324Please respect copyright.PENANAUYlpDkUajZ
"u" is like "oo"324Please respect copyright.PENANAr8bAMOa0eK
Then again, I pronounce things in a British accent so it might be different.