So... what do I recommend doing in Japan?475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtA2qxd25IE
- RAMEN. Try some iconic ramen chains.475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkbB3TWVX6P
- If you've got bucks, try a maid cafe in Akihabara! Maidreamin is the top branch.475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvJtvwdSByi
- TeamLab if you've got bucks.475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3T8flnwmL7
- Onsen's not my thing, but you can give it a shot!475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ50YZ1P3prs
- If you're into anime merch, go to ANIMATE or a BOOKOFF.475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv2BVwng6pz
- 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?475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWcvySs3Ixc
- Japanese convenience foods are next level...475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbCU2ceTarI
- Cremia ice cream is expensive and overrated, don't get it.475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYD673Z4DAM
- Matcha products! Very nice. 475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXrDvneUukN
- Shrines.475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJpC2UJw6mI
- Desserts - daifuku, mochi, warabimochi, expensive fruits, taiyaki, dorayaki, etc.475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw8oaFeStX0
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.475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTItzg0xirB
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Some basic phrases you might wanna know:475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS30mPA1hdk
Sumimasen - Sorry/excuse me (is said A LOT)475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWFJBUZwlgb
Gomennasai - Sorry475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXclxfTg3vr
Arigato gozaimasu - Thank you!475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKaWjyg3avM
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. 475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7yuEuJ6o71
Hidari - left475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr7Pl2LcWcY
Migi - Right475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPGFRfSWTFG
Masugu - Straight475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGSBc5pRB3U
xxxxxx wa daijyoubu desu ka? - is xxxxxxx okay? e.g. ka-do wa daijyoubu desu ka? = is it okay to use card?475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8TwVbIvN3v
Kore onegaishimasu - this please [when ordering]475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqmShjcDool
nan nin desu ka? - how many people? You'll come across this phrase when entering a restaurant. Just hold up fingers in response.475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkkPDqzXRAF
Kore wa nan desu ka? - what is this?475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbxqmRzxHnc
Okaike onegashimasu - Bill/check please.475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTj1fbok1jB
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)475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUkY6UQh5uM
iie - No475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFKC5CZLlGH
Wakarimasu/naruhodo - I understand/I see/right475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiyxZc9EuER
Otsuri = Change475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAmQT1SIYCe
Ofukuro = plastic bag475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo0MpUcuIoA
Genkin = physical cash475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxXshPFCdsK
Ka-do = Card475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGwi4Cmzdzx
the "o" sound is pronounced like "o" in "or"475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6JIe9UtpGT
"a" sound is pronounced like "ah"475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlSKSWAQpM5
"e" is like "eh"475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa54jpXKTq3
"i" is like "ee" in "sheep"475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWX5ceHtBLJ
"u" is like "oo"475Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpvexl9h4wZ
Then again, I pronounce things in a British accent so it might be different.
