The truth is you can get by in Japan knowing virtually none of the Japanese language, but there are a few words that will make things a little easier. Words like okay in Japanese, and toilet of course.
For more advanced conversations, you can simply use Google Translate! Type what you want to say into your phone and a free...
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Riding the Bullet Train with Kids, Shinkansen Extraordinaire, Japan, Asia
Catherine - 2
We did not want to miss the Bullet Train on our trip to Japan! Even though I get awesome airline rates as an airline employee, we were willing to forgo this luxury to ride the bullet train both times we traveled from major metropolis to major metropolis.
The first time we rode the Bullet Train was from Hiroshima to...
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Riding the Local Metro with Kids, Japan Rail (JR) Trains, Japan, Asia
Catherine - 0
The JR trains, or Japan Railway East Company, in Japan are incredible. The network of trains that go in every direction, crisscrossing and weaving with the utmost fluidity, are remarkable. Take the opportunity to walk around the city, and take an elevated crosswalk that crosses above them. You’ll see upwards of 10 lines working their magic. (Even if it...
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Life in Japan: What You Need to Know Grocery Shopping for a Family
Catherine - 0
Grocery shopping in Japan is like stepping into an alternate universe. The staples are there, bread, meat, fruit, candy, drinks, etc., but the availability of items on the island versus the mainland, and specific items that are exclusive to Japan is wholly different. Not to mention, the culture of Japan is totally ingrained into the grocery shopping rituals in...
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Kona Cafe: Family Restaurant Review in Walt Disney World, Polynesian Resort, Orlando, Florida
Catherine - 0
The Polynesian Resort at Walt Disney World is incredible, to say the least. One can only expect the same from any restaurant housed within the perimeter. The Kona Cafe is a simple restaurant, without much styling or motif, but the food is worthy enough to bring us back again and again. We’ve now dined at the Kona Cafe twice....
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Biergarten Restaurant: Family Restaurant Review in Walt Disney World, Epcot, World Showcase, Orlando, Florida, USA
Catherine - 2
Frau Weiting, my high school German teacher would have been so proud of me conversing with and enjoying the ambiance of the small replica of Germany, in Epcot, at Walt Disney World! This small version of Germany seemed to be a direct transplant from the country in Europe. We've yet to visit this specific country, but surely it's accurate...
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Our Family Visit to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Pure Water Temple in the Mountain, Kyoto, Japan, Asia
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Shrouded within a forest, the Kiyomizu-dera Temple is balanced on the edge of Mt. Otowa. It is built into the rock wall facing the city of Kyoto overlooking the Higashiyama District to the west. Your journey to Kiyomizu-dera will provide you a glimpse of what you are about to experience along the way. The top most part of the...
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Visiting the Tokyo Temple with Kids, LDS Temples Around the World, Tokyo, Japan
Catherine - 0
Where organized religion is all but disappeared in the Japanese culture, our family didn't want to miss visiting the LDS temple in Japan. Wherever possible our family makes a point of visiting a LDS temple on our travels. We want to show and teach our children that principles transcend all cultures, fads and history. It's important to stand for...
Arisugawa-no-Miya Memorial Park is located amidst the hectic Japanese streets, but offers a tranquil break from the mad rush of everyday life in Tokyo. Beyond the statues, streams, waterfalls and walking trails, there are tons of hidden treasures.
This list includes all the reasons you'll absolutely love Arisugawa-no-Miya Memorial Park!
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Arisugawa-no-Miya Memorial Park
5 Chome-7-29 Minamiazabu, 港区 Minato-ku, Tōkyō-to 106-0047,...
After 3 weeks of bedtime stories about Konichiwa Kitty and Sayonara Dog, with an accompanying song no less (that remarkably ended up sounding a lot like the tune of Keep the Commandments), it was finally time to visit the Original Hello Kitty Store in Tokyo.
I’m not sure if I expected a factory, or a warehouse, but I know that...