Category: Travel Japan

If you love ninjas or want to know more history about them, then Iga Ueno is for you! Iga Ueno is located in Tokyo in the Mie Prefecture and it is most well known for, that’s right, ninjas. If you’re looking for a ninja town, this is it. There is so much ninja history in this town. Annual sessions are now held with the mayor and city council dressed as ninjas and is called the Ninja Congress. There are ninja schools, ninja museums, and even a yearly festival called the “Ninja Festa.” This event is a five week festival usually from April 1st to May 6th. About 30,000 ninja fans from all around the world gather for various competitions, performances, and training sessions in which you can practice your ninja skills which are organized by the city. Ninja fans as well as their pets can rent ninja costumes for the day. Also another added bonus is if you are dressed as a ninja and ride on the Iga line subway during the festival, your ride is FREE! The love for ninjas and the preservation of ninja history is what makes Iga Ueno a truly unique tourist must. Read More About Ninjas Here http://www.realninjabook.com/

When Dining Are you open?=Aite masu ka? How many in your party?=Nan mei sama desu ka (you will get asked this when you first step into the restauran There are _______ people in my party=(number in japanese) mei desu **When in doubt just hold up your fingers!** Smoking=Kitsu en seki Non-Smoking=Kinen seki How long is the wait?=Machi jikan wa dore kurai desu ka? Can I have a glass of water=Omizu kuda sai Excuse me (calling a waiter/waitress)=Sumimasen How much is it?=Ikura desu ka? Check please=Okanjyo onegai shimasu Thank you for the delicious meal (when paying or leaving restaurant)=Gochisou sama deshita

(Phrases are broken up for pronunciation purpose) Hello=Kon nichi wa Hello (after noon)=Kon ban wa Good Bye=Sayou nara Good Morning=Ohayo gozai masu Good Night=Oyasumi nasai How are you?=O genki desu ka I’m fine=O genki desu See you again soon=Sore dewa mata Thank you very much for your hospitality=Osewa ni nari mashita Pleased to meet you=Hajime mashite (used when you meet someone for the first time) Pleased to meet you (in reply)=Kochira koso hajime mashite What is your name?=Ona mae wa nan desu ka My name is ______= (your name) desu Thank you very much=Arigato gozai masu No problem with pleasure=Dou itashimashi te (in response to Thank You) I’m sorry or Excuse me=Sumi masen (if you need something or if you bump into somebody) Yes-Hai No-Iie (pronounced like the letter “E”. E-E-eh) I understand-Wakari mashita I don’t understand-Wakari masen Are you ok?-Dai jyoubu desu ka I’m fine (in response to Are you ok?)=Dai jyou bu desu Please…=Dou zo (when offering something like a seat on the train) Please…=One gai shi masu (when requesting something like water at a restaurant) What phrases have you found helpful while in Japan?  Let us know in the comments below.

Listed below are the top 10 best cities to visit when planning a visit to Japan. Of course, there are many, many more beautiful and amazing cities in Japan that are not listed below but the top 10 are the most popular cities destinations in Japan. **In no particular order** Tokyo-Best for sightseeing Osaka-Best for night life Kyoto-Best for architecture Nagoya-Best for romantic travels Yokohama-Best for shopping Fukuoka-Best for ramen Nagasaki-Best for museums Sapporo-Best for snow festival Hiroshima-Best for historic sights Okinawa-Best for family travels

The voltage in Japan is 100 Volt, which is different from North America (110V), Central Europe (220V) and most other regions of the world. Japanese electrical plugs have two, non-polarized pins. They will fit into North American outlets. Japanese power outlets are identical to ungrounded (2-pin) North American outlets. While most Japanese outlets these days are polarized (one slot is slightly wider than the other), it is possible to encounter non-polarized outlets in some places. Some North American equipment will work fine in Japan without an adapter, however, some sensitive equipment may not work properly or even get damaged. If you intend to purchase electronic appliances in Japan to use outside of Japan, look for equipment specifically made for oversea tourists. The frequency of electric current is 50 Hertz in Eastern Japan (including Tokyo, Yokohama, Tohoku, Hokkaido) and 60 Hertz in Western Japan (including Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Shikoku, Kyushu), however this frequency difference affects only sensitive equipment. But when in doubt, it may be a good idea to pack a voltage converter plug just to be on the safe side. CLICK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATIONJapan Adapter Plug A CLICK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATIONJapan Grounded Adapter Plug – GUA CLICK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATIONTravel Accessories Samsonite North American Non-Grounded

Akihabara is known as the electronic capital of Japan. If you are looking for anything electronic, this is the place for you. There are great sales all throughout the area so make sure you shop around first and check out prices. This is a guide book for tourists wanting to visit Akihabara written in English. Some information in the book includes what some of the shops are selling, store locations (with maps of course), capability of English speaking personnel in the store, a special note to show the store workers, data of the store, and other various recommendations. With this book, you can guide yourself on a tour of Akihabara and spend time where you want to go. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!