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

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Nov 18, 2024
3:41:18pm

Rusty Crab Daddy All-American

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

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Rusty Crab Daddy

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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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