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Nov 18, 2024
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Gustav
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For those who have visited Japan with zero knowledge of Japanese language —
Any issues with getting around on your own?
Any issues outside Tokyo and other major cities?
Any tips?
I assume that if you're armed with a smart phone it's far easier than in the past.
Thinking of a trip and I've never been.
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(Gustav, Nov 18, 2024 at 3:38pm)
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For those who have visited Japan with zero knowledge of Japanese language —
Gustav
Nov 18, 3:36pm
I’ve only been to Tokyo and had no trouble
TarCoug
Nov 18, 3:38pm
Same. And Kyoto.
YOHONOMOTO
Nov 18, 3:38pm
Did English text to Japanese speech seem to be understood okay?
Gustav
Nov 18, 3:39pm
Yes. Many workers had translating tool that they could talk into and translate
Thrill
Nov 18, 3:42pm
I found it very difficult to navigate the subway and train system
Plato
Nov 18, 3:39pm
We just used google maps. It was amazing at helping us navigate trains...
diluigifan
Nov 18, 3:44pm
Get a Suica card on your phone and it will make it easier to pay for trains
Thrill
Nov 18, 3:44pm
This I agree with. Several hilarious mistakes we made.
chrisoc13
Nov 18, 3:50pm
Google maps helps you navigate the trains. I actually found NYC subway more difficult:)
spugeddy24
Nov 18, 4:07pm
It takes some time to get used to the train system, but you will probably have
Thrill
Nov 18, 3:41pm
I biked around Southern Japan for two years not knowing the language. I did fine
Rusty Crab Daddy
Nov 18, 3:41pm
RE: I biked around Southern Japan for two years not knowing the language. I did fine
Breaded Hamster
12:19am
Easy. Just didn’t with my son and two friends. Fly into Tokyo for two days and then went skiing in Northern Japan. just
FromCAtoUT
Nov 18, 3:43pm
Yes, the camera for Google translate was my friend. Trains are very convenient
BringYourUltimate
Nov 18, 3:46pm
We were fine. Smartphones help a lot. Basic international travel rules such as
chrisoc13
Nov 18, 3:49pm
Easy. Been there 10+ times. Brilliant country and culture.
ghettomagic
Nov 18, 3:50pm
I've been several times. Lots of English signs, all subway systems, bus systems,
Team Chaos
Nov 18, 3:50pm
Went to Japan in 2001 with no knowledge & no Japanese, it was fun & unfamiliar.
cougarmeister
Nov 18, 3:53pm
Some helpful things
YouthCrue
Nov 18, 3:58pm
The train system depends on the type of train ticket you have. I went in July,
babycarrot
Nov 18, 3:59pm
Went to Tokyo and Kyoto. Have no language knowledge. Zero issues.
spugeddy24
Nov 18, 4:06pm
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