So... what do I recommend doing in Japan?578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu4BuyeOyXr
- RAMEN. Try some iconic ramen chains.578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnoePvKXaQP
- If you've got bucks, try a maid cafe in Akihabara! Maidreamin is the top branch.578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDnBrSVo5sI
- TeamLab if you've got bucks.578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡixyY0EkgqV
- Onsen's not my thing, but you can give it a shot!578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwtbq9ML1vr
- If you're into anime merch, go to ANIMATE or a BOOKOFF.578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeyqXtBkse1
- 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?578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL12zyHRqg1
- Japanese convenience foods are next level...578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfZpQVLGJJo
- Cremia ice cream is expensive and overrated, don't get it.578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnzAsufP6VQ
- Matcha products! Very nice. 578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnmlwjGDCWP
- Shrines.578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBOpjaPXCDM
- Desserts - daifuku, mochi, warabimochi, expensive fruits, taiyaki, dorayaki, etc.578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcWmWM8hzcp
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.578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFjs56qvS3u
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Some basic phrases you might wanna know:578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiZY9jcTrmI
Sumimasen - Sorry/excuse me (is said A LOT)578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZCMeuCqiLv
Gomennasai - Sorry578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfjd5hPjgze
Arigato gozaimasu - Thank you!578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjs8muA3u5N
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. 578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ00xS17uaSl
Hidari - left578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlDha5mQfHv
Migi - Right578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ7BPZ8SXSh
Masugu - Straight578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1dU3ODlBWX
xxxxxx wa daijyoubu desu ka? - is xxxxxxx okay? e.g. ka-do wa daijyoubu desu ka? = is it okay to use card?578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm7mgzK2jL9
Kore onegaishimasu - this please [when ordering]578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLONUQsCkwO
nan nin desu ka? - how many people? You'll come across this phrase when entering a restaurant. Just hold up fingers in response.578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm01LKb4IxM
Kore wa nan desu ka? - what is this?578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxyPzjChMln
Okaike onegashimasu - Bill/check please.578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfay4eaaDdf
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)578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjS5p5cEAT2
iie - No578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeteR9KGZZM
Wakarimasu/naruhodo - I understand/I see/right578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhr8T1XeKmh
Otsuri = Change578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN9qew8zM1U
Ofukuro = plastic bag578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2cP9ynR0GK
Genkin = physical cash578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN1JCT3JOay
Ka-do = Card578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxr5tbj5f9b
the "o" sound is pronounced like "o" in "or"578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5LTlFai6QC
"a" sound is pronounced like "ah"578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTp3apFL4FJ
"e" is like "eh"578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL76rSMMQNY
"i" is like "ee" in "sheep"578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi5wklgXSef
"u" is like "oo"578Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfgT9xKQ58s
Then again, I pronounce things in a British accent so it might be different.
