Language– category –

Short answer: Yes — English works in Japan. Yes — English actually works in Japan more than most people expect. But it doesn’t always work in the way people imagine. You usually won’t have smooth, fluent conversations everywhere. At the ...

5 Essential Phrases for Japanese Izakaya   If you have plans – or hopes! – to visit Japan, a brilliant way to prepare is by picking up a few handy phrases you’ll be able to use while there. In bigger cities especially, you’ll find t...