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Japan
Japanese · ¥ JPY
Essential Greeting
こんにちは
Konnichiwa — Hello (formal)
Cultural Do's & Don'ts
Bow when greeting someone
Never tip at restaurants
Don't point with chopsticks
Dining Tip
It's polite to say "itadakimasu" before eating
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Japanese · ¥ JPY
Essential Greeting
こんにちは
Konnichiwa — Hello (formal)
Cultural Do's & Don'ts
Bow when greeting someone
Never tip at restaurants
Don't point with chopsticks
Dining Tip
It's polite to say "itadakimasu" before eating
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Tokyo, Japan
5 days · Culture & Food
Day 1
Shibuya & Harajuku
Day 2
Temples of Kyoto
Day 3
Tsukiji Market
Day 4
Mount Fuji
Local Tip
Get a Suica card for easy transit
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🇬🇧 English
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🇯🇵 Japanese
Your text
Where is the bathroom?
Translation
トイレはどこですか？
Toire wa doko desu ka?
Etiquette
Ask staff politely — they'll happily guide you.
Formal
✓ Recommended
Casual
Friends only
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