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Local Customs: Useful Japanese Phrases
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  • Updated by A2002 on Sep 15, 2002
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    • How do you do? - HAjime-mashite.
    HOw are you? - O-genki-desu-ka?
    Good morning - Ohayo gozai-masu.
    Good afternoon - Kon-nichi-wa.
    Good evening - Komban-wa.
    Good night - Oyasumi-nasai
    Good bye - Sayo-nara

    Thank you - Arigato
    You're welcome - Do-itashi-mashite
    Excuse me - Sumi-masen
    I am sorry - Gomen nasai
    Please - Do-zo (when offering something)
    Please - Kudasai (when requesting something)
    Do you understand? - Wakari-masu -ka?
    Yes, I understand. - Hai, wakari-masu.
    No, I don't understand. - Ie, wakari-masen.
    Just a moment, please - Chotto matte kudasai.
    What is this? - Kore-wa nan-desu-ka?
    I will take this. - Kore-o kudasai.
    Expensive - Takai
    Cheap - Yasui.
    Where is the toilet? - Toire-wa doko-desu-ka?
    Help - Tasukete
    Watch out - Abu-nai.

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    Local Customs: Rubbish Disposal
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    • Japan generally gives me an impression of a clean and litter-free country, although sometimes it is difficult to find a rubbish bin on the streets. There are many recycling bins for bottles and cans beside the numerous vending machines.
    The picture shows the row of recycling/rubbish bin for the various "rubbish". So check what's in your hand first before disposing.

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    Local Customs: Money earning opportunity???
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    • There are lotsa "Pachinko" everywhere. Perhaps you can try your luck there... I went in there to have a look, oh boy, there are so many people there and the service seems very good.

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    Local Customs: Breakfast.
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    • Japan - Breakfast time...
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    • Sumptious breakfast. Rice, miso soup, salad, fish, etc...

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    Local Customs: No Smoking In Temples.
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    • Japan - No Smoking.
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    • "No Smoking" sign inside the numerous wooden temples.

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    Local Customs: Ready for the public bath.
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  • Written by A2002 on Oct 12, 2002
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    • Japan - Yukata
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    • In hotels, there will be Yukatas and slippers available. If the hotel has a public bath, you are suppose to change to your Yukata and slipper. There's also a rule for tying the "string" for the Yukata. The knot should be either on the left or right, cos the other side is for the dead. Hehe.. Being unable to remember, tie the knot in the center. At least better than being stared at if you tie the knot on the wrong side!
    Remember to bring your towel as well.

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    Comments for A2002 about Japan
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    FelixB Thu Feb 17, 2005 21:26 UTC
     Great info! How do the passports work and does everyone get one?    		Kristina1701 Sat Sep 18, 2004 11:58 UTC
     great page. what are pachinkos? casinos?
    Geisha_Girl Wed Jan 21, 2004 07:01 UTC
     Great overview! I loved your advice on how to tie the "string on the yukata!" Good tip to remember! ;-)    		dsantosh Thu Jan 8, 2004 08:01 UTC
     Great coverage of the Land of rising son.
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