 |
| Above, food shopping area at the Tokyo Skytree. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Visiting a foreign country can be intimidating to some, and Japan is no exception.
But many people do visit Japan and manage quite well despite not knowing Japanese. Live Japan has an article on 13 basic things visitors need to know before going there.
They start it with:
Vacationing abroad is super fun – but there are so many questions? Is the voltage the same as in my county? Are the rules and laws the same, such as shopping and traffic? Things that are normal at home are sometimes done entirely different in another country. Even on a global scale, Japan stands out as having a lot of unique cultural points, so first-timers to Japan may find themselves overwhelmed and, at times, confused.
Even if you’re a seasoned traveler, you might still come across surprises when in Japan. Do people speak English? Are the toilets generally free or charged? How expensive is Japan? How available is free Wi-Fi? We’ll go over these and other questions to help you prepare for your trip and explore Japan with confidence. Here are 13 basic things you need to know about Japan!
To read the article, go here.
No comments:
Post a Comment