Author Topic: How much Japanese do you need to know to get around Tokyo?
goodfellas 
Registered: Jun '03
24115_Vader and Elmo
Date Posted: 3/6/06 9:13pm Subject: RE: How much Japanese do you need to know to get around Tokyo?
Well speaking of gaijin, I bought my plane tickets to Japan. I'm going there July 19th. Is it going to be ridiculously hot?

Anyone know where I should go to buy my rail pass? I was hoping the NYC Consulate would be the place.

 

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NeecH 
Registered: Feb '03
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Date Posted: 3/9/06 7:01pm Subject: RE: How much Japanese do you need to know to get around Tokyo?
It won't be ridiculously hot in July - that happens in August, so you'll be just in time to enjoy it. wink

 

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goodfellas 
Registered: Jun '03
24115_Vader and Elmo
Date Posted: 3/11/06 9:48am Subject: RE: How much Japanese do you need to know to get around Tokyo?
Ah, good.

Can you recommend anything I should definitely do in the city?

 

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NeecH 
Registered: Feb '03
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Date Posted: 3/11/06 6:01pm Subject: RE: How much Japanese do you need to know to get around Tokyo?
Well, firs I'd recommend going to Tocho. It's a buliding in Nishi-shinjuku with an observation deck on the 42nd floor - it's pretty good to see the size of Tokyo. After that, probably head toward Shibuya/Harajuku and make your way to Yoyogi Park - because it's Summer, there will probably be a festival or event on.

Akihabara is always good if you're just visiting - lots of geeky stuff there.

If you want the 'R' rated version of what to do, PM me. wink

 

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goodfellas 
Registered: Jun '03
24115_Vader and Elmo
Date Posted: 3/14/06 3:45pm Subject: RE: How much Japanese do you need to know to get around Tokyo?
Wow cool, I'll definitely check out the observation deck.

What about outside of Tokyo? Should I go to Yokohama, Kamakura, Fuji etc?

 

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Twinky_Stryder 
Registered: Nov '03
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Date Posted: 5/10/06 1:21pm Subject: RE: How much Japanese do you need to know to get around Tokyo?
Ohiyo.

I'm from England too (hey sid).

I actually studied Japanese for two years for GCSEs, got an E in the end and wrote less than ten words in the writing exam.

I shall learn again one day though, I'm determined.

 

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goodfellas 
Registered: Jun '03
24115_Vader and Elmo
Date Posted: 5/29/06 6:30pm Subject: RE: How much Japanese do you need to know to get around Tokyo?
What does getting an E mean?

 

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goodfellas 
Registered: Jun '03
24115_Vader and Elmo
Date Posted: 8/21/06 4:03pm Subject: RE: How much Japanese do you need to know to get around Tokyo?
Hey guys, Japan was amazing.

I had no problems getting around either, everyone was so nice. I envy anybody who lives there.

 

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sidious1 
Registered: Jun '02
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Date Posted: 10/7/06 4:46pm Subject: RE: How much Japanese do you need to know to get around Tokyo?
Hey guys! How is everyone?

Blues Brother to JediJoker cool

 

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goodfellas 
Registered: Jun '03
24115_Vader and Elmo
Date Posted: 10/21/06 5:19pm Subject: RE: How much Japanese do you need to know to get around Tokyo?
Hey I'm good, applying to study abroad in Japan this Spring. If I'm lucky I'll get to live in Tokyo for a few months!

 

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