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Nov 18, 2024
3:49:09pm

chrisoc13 All-American

We were fine. Smartphones help a lot. Basic international travel rules such as

Knowing basic pleasantries in their language go a long ways, and asking people if they speak English before going off in English. Far less people speak English than in Europe etc but plenty still do.

Google translate on the phone was a lifesaver for signs.

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chrisoc13

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Last login: Nov 18, 2024
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For those who have visited Japan with zero knowledge of Japanese language —

Gustav

3:36pm

I’ve only been to Tokyo and had no trouble

TarCoug

3:38pm

Same. And Kyoto.

YOHONOMOTO

3:38pm

Did English text to Japanese speech seem to be understood okay?

Gustav

3:39pm

Yes. Many workers had translating tool that they could talk into and translate

Thrill

3:42pm

I found it very difficult to navigate the subway and train system

Plato

3:39pm

We just used google maps. It was amazing at helping us navigate trains...

diluigifan

3:44pm

Get a Suica card on your phone and it will make it easier to pay for trains

Thrill

3:44pm

This I agree with. Several hilarious mistakes we made.

chrisoc13

3:50pm

Google maps helps you navigate the trains. I actually found NYC subway more difficult:)

spugeddy24

4:07pm

It takes some time to get used to the train system, but you will probably have

Thrill

3:41pm

I biked around Southern Japan for two years not knowing the language. I did fine

Rusty Crab Daddy

3:41pm

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

3:43pm

Yes, the camera for Google translate was my friend. Trains are very convenient

BringYourUltimate

3:46pm

We were fine. Smartphones help a lot. Basic international travel rules such as

chrisoc13

3:49pm

Easy. Been there 10+ times. Brilliant country and culture.

ghettomagic

3:50pm

I've been several times. Lots of English signs, all subway systems, bus systems,

Team Chaos

3:50pm

Went to Japan in 2001 with no knowledge & no Japanese, it was fun & unfamiliar.

3:53pm

Some helpful things

YouthCrue

3:58pm

The train system depends on the type of train ticket you have. I went in July,

babycarrot

3:59pm

Went to Tokyo and Kyoto. Have no language knowledge. Zero issues.

spugeddy24

4:06pm

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