Learn Japan in 30-second reels

Real phrases for the konbini, the restaurant, the train — each with romaji and English, ready to use the second you land.

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Don't Wear These Out of the Bathroom in Japan Survival

Don't Wear These Out of the Bathroom in Japan

toire no surippa · the toilet slippers

Etiquette #traveltips

Why Leaving a Tip in Japan Backfires Survival

Why Leaving a Tip in Japan Backfires

otsuri wa ii desu · Keep the change / the change is fine

Etiquette Wedge #traveltips

Free Water in Japan Is Served HOT. Here's How to Ask for It. Survival

Free Water in Japan Is Served HOT. Here's How to Ask for It.

oyu wo kudasai · hot water, please

Order Like a Local #traveltips

Hotel Check-In Is at 3pm. Your Bags Are Here at 9am. Say This. Survival

Hotel Check-In Is at 3pm. Your Bags Are Here at 9am. Say This.

nimotsu wo azukatte moraemasu ka? · could you hold my luggage?

mini-scenario #traveltips

Phone at 3% in Tokyo? The One Phrase That Saves Your Night Survival

Phone at 3% in Tokyo? The One Phrase That Saves Your Night

jūden dekimasu ka? · Can I charge here?

Travel Basics #traveltips

Is this train going to...? Survival

Is this train going to...?

kono densha wa 〜 ni ikimasu ka? · Is this train going to 〜?

situational #traveltips

Locals Eat THIS to Survive Japan's Summer (Not Just Water) Beginner

Locals Eat THIS to Survive Japan's Summer (Not Just Water)

shio-ame · salt candy

Seasonal Food #traveltips

Is it open? Survival

Is it open?

eigyou-chuu desu ka? · Is it open?

situational #traveltips

I'm looking for... Survival

I'm looking for...

〜o sagashiteimasu · I'm looking for 〜

situational #traveltips

Skip the Pricey Fuji Tours — Take This Train Beginner

Skip the Pricey Fuji Tours — Take This Train

Fuji Kaiyū · the Fuji Excursion (direct limited express to Mt Fuji)

Travel Hack #traveltips

The One Japanese Phrase You'll Be Glad You Learned Survival

The One Japanese Phrase You'll Be Glad You Learned

toire wa doko desu ka? · where is the toilet?

Mini-Lesson #traveltips

Scared of the Language Barrier? Start With This Survival

Scared of the Language Barrier? Start With This

eigo, daijōbu desu ka? · is English okay? / do you speak English?

Survival Phrases #traveltips

The One Phrase That Tells You the Price in Japan Survival

The One Phrase That Tells You the Price in Japan

ikura desu ka? · how much is it?

Survival Phrases #traveltips

The First 2 Japanese Words You Need: Yes & No Survival

The First 2 Japanese Words You Need: Yes & No

hai / iie · yes / no

Survival Phrases #traveltips

How to Order Hot Snacks at the Konbini Counter Intermediate

How to Order Hot Snacks at the Konbini Counter

kore, kudasai · this one, please

Travel Hack #traveltips

Japan's Luggage Hack: Travel Hands-Free Intermediate

Japan's Luggage Hack: Travel Hands-Free

nimotsu o okuritai desu · I'd like to send my luggage

Travel Hack #traveltips

The Word Locals Say to You All Summer in Japan Intermediate

The Word Locals Say to You All Summer in Japan

Atsui desu ne. · It's hot, isn't it.

Everyday Connection #traveltips

One Japanese Word Does the Job of Three Intermediate

One Japanese Word Does the Job of Three

sumimasen · excuse me / sorry / thank you

Cultural Wedge #traveltips

Why You Can't Just Say 'Two' When Ordering in Japan Intermediate

Why You Can't Just Say 'Two' When Ordering in Japan

futatsu kudasai · Two, please.

Cultural Shock #traveltips

How to Get Free Water at Any Japanese Restaurant Intermediate

How to Get Free Water at Any Japanese Restaurant

o-mizu o kudasai · Water, please.

Mini-Lesson #traveltips

Lost in Japanese? This Phrase Saves You Beginner

Lost in Japanese? This Phrase Saves You

nihongo, wakarimasen · I do not understand Japanese

Travel Basics #traveltips

Mystery Food in Japan? Just Ask What It Is Beginner

Mystery Food in Japan? Just Ask What It Is

kore wa nan desu ka? · what is this?

Travel Basics #traveltips

How to Ask for the Bill in Japan Beginner

How to Ask for the Bill in Japan

okaikei, onegai shimasu · check, please

Travel Basics #traveltips

Got a Cold in Japan? The One Phrase to Get Medicine at the Drugstore Intermediate

Got a Cold in Japan? The One Phrase to Get Medicine at the Drugstore

kaze-gusuri wa arimasu ka · Do you have cold medicine?

Mini-Lesson #traveltips

Left Something on the Train in Japan? Don't Panic — Say This Intermediate

Left Something on the Train in Japan? Don't Panic — Say This

wasuremono o shimashita · I left something behind

Cultural Shock #traveltips

Japan Hands You a Hot Towel — Don't Use It Wrong Beginner

Japan Hands You a Hot Towel — Don't Use It Wrong

oshibori · wet hand towel

Cultural Wedge #traveltips

Ask THIS Before You Take a Photo in Japan Intermediate

Ask THIS Before You Take a Photo in Japan

shashin o totte mo ii desu ka? · May I take a photo?

Interactive #traveltips

Why You Still Need Cash in Japan (and Where to Get It) Intermediate

Why You Still Need Cash in Japan (and Where to Get It)

genkin nomi · cash only (a sign you'll need to recognize)

Mini-Lesson #traveltips

The Japanese Shoe Rule Tourists Break the Most Intermediate

The Japanese Shoe Rule Tourists Break the Most

kutsu o nugimasu · I take my shoes off

Cultural Shock #traveltips

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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