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naito pakku arimasu ka? · Do you have a night pack?
Japanese Hotels Ask Every Foreign Guest for the Same Thing. It Is Not Your Booking.
pasupōto o onegai shimasu · Your passport, please
Riding the Subway All Day in Japan? Say This at the Window and Stop Paying Per Ride.
ichinichi jōshaken o kudasai · A one-day pass, please
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Mid August a Japanese River Fills With Lanterns. Each One Is Somebody Going Home.
tourou nagashi · Floating lantern ceremony
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Your Shinkansen Ticket Is Actually Two Tickets. The Gate Wants Both.
tokkyūken · limited express ticket (the second ticket)
A Phone Is Sitting Alone on a Table in Tokyo. It Is Not Lost. It Is a Fence.
seki, totteru n desu · Sorry, this seat's taken
That Cheerful Jingle on the Japanese Platform Is Not Decoration. It Is a Countdown.
doa ga shimarimasu · The doors are closing
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You Will Speak Japanese Before You Leave the Airport. One Word Is Enough.
kankō desu · Sightseeing. (my purpose of visit)
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Sold Out Online? How Same-Day Tickets (当日券) Work in Japan
If a Japanese attraction is sold out online, can I still buy a ticket at the door?
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Is It Rude to Eat While Walking in Japan? The Rule and Where It's Banned
Is it rude to eat while walking in Japan?
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How to Call a Waiter in Japan: The Button, the Word, and the Rules
How do I get a waiter's attention in a Japanese restaurant?
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Train Suspended in Japan? How Furikae Yusou Gets You Moving Again
If my train line is suspended in Japan, can I ride another company's train on the ticket I already have?
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Are Prices in Japan Tax Included? How to Read a Japanese Price Tag
Is the price on a Japanese price tag the amount I actually pay at the register?
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What Number Do You Call in an Emergency in Japan? 110 vs 119
What number do you call in an emergency in Japan, and what do you say when someone picks up?
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