While Japanese can be a highly complex language, some of it is more familiar than you might think. A lot of words have very similar pronunciation to the same word in English – so, here’s 100 useful Japanese words you might need on your trip that you probably already know (or won’t find it hard to learn)
Language Barrier
How hard is travelling around Japan if you don’t speak Japanese? Our guides explain – and also help you learn some basic phrases.
How to Survive in Japan – With Just 8 Key Phrases
Master essential phrases like ‘please’, ‘thank you’ and ‘excuse me’ and add in a couple of simple questions, and you’ll both delight the Japanese you meet and help your trip go a bit more smoothly. Here’s what to master.
Is English Widely Spoken in Japan?
This is a very common concern for people traveling to Japan for the first time. If you don’t speak any Japanese, and there’s no one around who speaks English, are you going to be able to make yourself understood, will you be able to get from A-B, and how the heck are you going to find anything to eat? Do not worry, let us explain…