Friends who have gone to Japan recently (specifically Tokyo):
What should I know before going?
I have hotel, I'm not really leaving Tokyo proper much, what's the "existing in Japan" things I should know?
don't have shoes which are too difficult to take on and off
@phildini
Japanese people are really pleased when westerners speak to them in Japanese, since so few can. But schoolchildren come up to you in the street to practice their English.
@phildini Ooops, I left a bunch of comments at your other request several hours ago - https://wandering.shop/@OldBrushNewPaper/103135112538462747
@OldBrushNewPaper thanks! Just saw that.
@phildini LOL and *blush* sorry about the, uhm, excess of enthusiasm? ;)
Anyway, I hope you have a GREAT trip!!
@OldBrushNewPaper thanks! Your advice was super useful.
@phildini when all else fails, you can get cash at the Seven Eleven ATM using your credit card.
A Suica/Passmo card is the most convenient way to use public transportation; there are even special tourist offers.
If you're on a budget, the 100 yen shop Daiso has some really cute souvenirs for friends & family.
Also, in most restaurants the cashier will be by the exit, so if you want to pay and leave, you take the little receipt staff left on your table to the cashier.
@phildini is it your first time in Japan?
@phildini Ah! And how long are you staying in Tokyo?
@neauoire til Sunday, although today is the last day in actual Tokyo. Because of a host of complicated reasons, tomorrow and Sunday we’re at Disneyland.
@phildini
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