So... what do I recommend doing in Japan?571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpE5muykpeV
- RAMEN. Try some iconic ramen chains.571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8lK9TI2yDY
- If you've got bucks, try a maid cafe in Akihabara! Maidreamin is the top branch.571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs50rg1WEpc
- TeamLab if you've got bucks.571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJVbuLt3Kct
- Onsen's not my thing, but you can give it a shot!571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2jcYKThvPe
- If you're into anime merch, go to ANIMATE or a BOOKOFF.571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlCLP9Gzrxx
- 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?571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdovddWwnRM
- Japanese convenience foods are next level...571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8qitQvGS5u
- Cremia ice cream is expensive and overrated, don't get it.571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKzY5Sq4u88
- Matcha products! Very nice. 571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH47re4gtwC
- Shrines.571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlaWtAw93Jt
- Desserts - daifuku, mochi, warabimochi, expensive fruits, taiyaki, dorayaki, etc.571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡScpADNUq1d
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.571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkmqxN8VWaS
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Some basic phrases you might wanna know:571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgqiGNxZb6O
Sumimasen - Sorry/excuse me (is said A LOT)571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr6bfpo5bYE
Gomennasai - Sorry571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSUU6Irvr8u
Arigato gozaimasu - Thank you!571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAPpKyYNfnc
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. 571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrZ3XyFokL9
Hidari - left571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFjZrKkY5yp
Migi - Right571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡahXISu38N0
Masugu - Straight571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq0mUVxId3l
xxxxxx wa daijyoubu desu ka? - is xxxxxxx okay? e.g. ka-do wa daijyoubu desu ka? = is it okay to use card?571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ948JzWAlol
Kore onegaishimasu - this please [when ordering]571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡttuq4fj3bt
nan nin desu ka? - how many people? You'll come across this phrase when entering a restaurant. Just hold up fingers in response.571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOukdc6Eo6d
Kore wa nan desu ka? - what is this?571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhOJqGeEBIi
Okaike onegashimasu - Bill/check please.571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLka6UwcVOz
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)571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLPbcbrWDxh
iie - No571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuqxHnwHkjx
Wakarimasu/naruhodo - I understand/I see/right571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjUuYtG1o1t
Otsuri = Change571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡleD5jIweiO
Ofukuro = plastic bag571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzzeTqK2rka
Genkin = physical cash571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjRdR7gvzGF
Ka-do = Card571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXARQoWqeJJ
the "o" sound is pronounced like "o" in "or"571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO9EMjVhyiY
"a" sound is pronounced like "ah"571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhuQTEhmTKU
"e" is like "eh"571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6BteHfXQkj
"i" is like "ee" in "sheep"571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMj5YBrY1CR
"u" is like "oo"571Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMm9PAfSsAM
Then again, I pronounce things in a British accent so it might be different.
