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The Ramen Shop Machine That Confuses Every Tourist Intermediate ▶

The Ramen Shop Machine That Confuses Every Tourist

shokken · meal ticket (buy it from the machine first)

Immersive #traveltips

The Food Paradise Hiding Under Japanese Department Stores Intermediate ▶

The Food Paradise Hiding Under Japanese Department Stores

depachika · department-store basement food hall

Cultural Wedge #traveltips

The Japanese Phrase That Could Save Your Life in a Restaurant Intermediate ▶

The Japanese Phrase That Could Save Your Life in a Restaurant

~ arerugī ga arimasu · I have a ~ allergy

Mini-Lesson #traveltips

The One Phrase That Saves You in Any Japanese Train Station Intermediate ▶

The One Phrase That Saves You in Any Japanese Train Station

~ wa doko desu ka? · Where is ~?

Mini-Lesson #traveltips

The 3 Japanese Words That Unlock 80% of a Trip Intermediate ▶

The 3 Japanese Words That Unlock 80% of a Trip

sumimasen / onegaishimasu / arigatō gozaimasu · excuse me / please / thank you very much

Mini-Lesson #traveltips

Onsen Rules Tourists Always Break Intermediate ▶

Onsen Rules Tourists Always Break

kakeyu · rinsing off before getting in

Cultural Wedge #traveltips

How to Shop Tax-Free in Japan (and Save 10%) Intermediate ▶

How to Shop Tax-Free in Japan (and Save 10%)

menzei de onegaishimasu · Tax-free, please

Mini-Lesson #traveltips

Why Japanese People Say This Before Every Meal Intermediate ▶

Why Japanese People Say This Before Every Meal

itadakimasu · I gratefully receive (said before eating)

Cultural Wedge #traveltips

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