So... what do I recommend doing in Japan?465Please respect copyright.PENANAeHC5AltG37
- RAMEN. Try some iconic ramen chains.465Please respect copyright.PENANAMW6apqTuj5
- If you've got bucks, try a maid cafe in Akihabara! Maidreamin is the top branch.465Please respect copyright.PENANAVPSNP6OHyI
- TeamLab if you've got bucks.465Please respect copyright.PENANAC2yf89Z8M5
- Onsen's not my thing, but you can give it a shot!465Please respect copyright.PENANAuZE8Iovk3z
- If you're into anime merch, go to ANIMATE or a BOOKOFF.465Please respect copyright.PENANA35nxO3kePt
- 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?465Please respect copyright.PENANAx5a5HxIyuH
- Japanese convenience foods are next level...465Please respect copyright.PENANAg1WeCK63eY
- Cremia ice cream is expensive and overrated, don't get it.465Please respect copyright.PENANA7M3VdCrOpO
- Matcha products! Very nice. 465Please respect copyright.PENANAxGUupzHxNg
- Shrines.465Please respect copyright.PENANAxesrjrweyX
- Desserts - daifuku, mochi, warabimochi, expensive fruits, taiyaki, dorayaki, etc.465Please respect copyright.PENANAU4rcDkGPS7
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.465Please respect copyright.PENANAReVOYEERut
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Some basic phrases you might wanna know:465Please respect copyright.PENANAtubG7WOJvQ
Sumimasen - Sorry/excuse me (is said A LOT)465Please respect copyright.PENANArCeydU1AYv
Gomennasai - Sorry465Please respect copyright.PENANAC1b0m9rgNJ
Arigato gozaimasu - Thank you!465Please respect copyright.PENANAmrphucAeEM
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. 465Please respect copyright.PENANA23VLGN9O8V
Hidari - left465Please respect copyright.PENANAQRWNTH4BoE
Migi - Right465Please respect copyright.PENANAJseEeAIGOm
Masugu - Straight465Please respect copyright.PENANAPdbw8EWYZh
xxxxxx wa daijyoubu desu ka? - is xxxxxxx okay? e.g. ka-do wa daijyoubu desu ka? = is it okay to use card?465Please respect copyright.PENANArlkObgmvY6
Kore onegaishimasu - this please [when ordering]465Please respect copyright.PENANAU7MVMJdJlR
nan nin desu ka? - how many people? You'll come across this phrase when entering a restaurant. Just hold up fingers in response.465Please respect copyright.PENANAPXueL2uLRw
Kore wa nan desu ka? - what is this?465Please respect copyright.PENANAyguI1vXGyA
Okaike onegashimasu - Bill/check please.465Please respect copyright.PENANApdjZH0vqFe
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)465Please respect copyright.PENANAWTQcEBcPDs
iie - No465Please respect copyright.PENANAxQFZjtBCaq
Wakarimasu/naruhodo - I understand/I see/right465Please respect copyright.PENANAHjczKdnAtD
Otsuri = Change465Please respect copyright.PENANARHiBjQuL19
Ofukuro = plastic bag465Please respect copyright.PENANAVMSHklGsaN
Genkin = physical cash465Please respect copyright.PENANAQb4bBkGyNs
Ka-do = Card465Please respect copyright.PENANALiGltjJfUE
the "o" sound is pronounced like "o" in "or"465Please respect copyright.PENANAvlYMibIMsd
"a" sound is pronounced like "ah"465Please respect copyright.PENANAvFt7reyNEV
"e" is like "eh"465Please respect copyright.PENANABuEPc76nll
"i" is like "ee" in "sheep"465Please respect copyright.PENANAOtvirGg2aL
"u" is like "oo"465Please respect copyright.PENANA7NjOIMfF6W
Then again, I pronounce things in a British accent so it might be different.