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Video Guide
Can You Go to an Onsen With Tattoos? What Travelers Should Know
Can you go to a Japanese onsen or public bath if you have tattoos?
Video Guide
The 3 Japanese Words Every Traveler Should Learn Before Japan
What are the most useful Japanese words for tourists?
Video Guide
What Does "Sumimasen" Mean? The One Word That Does Everything in Japan
What does sumimasen mean and how do you use it in Japan?
Video Guide
How to Ask for Directions in Japanese (The One Phrase That Saves You)
How do you ask where something is in Japanese?
Video Guide
What to Actually Say in a Japanese Convenience Store (Konbini)
What Japanese do you need at a convenience store (konbini)?
Video Guide
How to Say You Have a Food Allergy in Japanese (and Eat Safely)
How do you tell a restaurant about a food allergy in Japanese?
Video Guide
How to Shop Tax-Free in Japan (and Save 10%)
How do you shop tax-free in Japan as a tourist?
Comparison
Kōfuku vs Duolingo for Travel Japanese: Which Is Better Before a Trip?
Is Kōfuku or Duolingo better for learning travel Japanese?
Alternative
Best Alternatives to Rosetta Stone for Tourists Learning Japanese
What are the best alternatives to Rosetta Stone for tourists learning Japanese?
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