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Making Friends Abroad
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Saying What You Like
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At the Hot Spring 1
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Making Friends Abroad

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Saying What You Like

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At the Hot Spring 1

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At the Hot Spring 2

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Deciding Where to Visit

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Asking for Directions

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Event Recommendations

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Event Details

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Tourist sites

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Checking in at a Hotel

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Hot Spring Etiquette

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Complaining at a Hotel

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Objects in a Hotel room

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Transportation Options

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Getting the Train

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Transport Trouble 1

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Transport Trouble 2

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Transportation

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Places to Explore

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Getting Lost

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Activities

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Countries

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At the Airport 1

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At the Airport 2

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Catching a Flight 1

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Catching a Flight 2

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Continents & Cardinal Points

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Holidays & Time Off

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Out in Nature 1

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Out in Nature 2

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Past Holidays

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The Weather 5

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Experiences

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It's Cold

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I Wanna Go to a Cat Café

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What Scenery Do You Like?

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What Do You Recommend? 2

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I Need to Buy Souvenirs

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Having Fun in Otaru, Hokkaido

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Date at the Aquarium in Kagawa

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A Person Traveling in Japan

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Mountaintops Like Theme Parks

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Common Thing While Traveling

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Know Before Traveling Abroad

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A Couple on the Beach

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Ramen in La Paz, Bolivia

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Statue of Liberty at Odaiba

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How to Make a Pyramid

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A Real Tragedy on an Airplane

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The Best Place In Yokohama

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Let's Go to Chinatown in Kobe

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Top 3 Domestic Travel

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Famous Shrines In Saitama

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Standard Date Spots in Saitama

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Charms of Okayama

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Places to Visit in Kyoto

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Kyoto's Delicious Sweets

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Spectacular Spots in Miyazaki

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Hiroshima or Foreign Country?

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Introducing Kagoshima's Best

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Itoshima Drive Is Super Fun

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Go Here in Kagoshima!

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Kyoto's Sightseeing Spots

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A Trip to Kobe

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How To Spend A Real Holiday

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To Become An Unhappy Holiday

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Businessman's Holiday

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A Cosmetics Producer's Holiday

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This Is A Luxury Holiday

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Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I travel to Japan?
From the vibrant city life of Tokyo to the tranquil beauty of the Japanese Alps, Japan is filled with natural beauty and modern wonders. Japan is also famous for its cuisine, so you’ll want to try everything from sushi to yakitori here. The people of Japan are some of the most welcoming and friendly people you will ever meet. So whether you're looking for adventure or simply want to experience a different culture, Japan is definitely worth a visit.
Do I need to speak Japanese to travel to Japan?
You don’t have to know Japanese for you to enjoy a trip to Japan, particularly in major cities and tourist attractions. However, it can be helpful to know some basic phrases and help you really connect with the locals and the culture.
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