Communication in Japan

[xiaoekin]

Okie.. Thanks alot. Haha..

Hmmm 100yen sure got problems with the cd.

 

[Sausage]

where is the 100 yen tray
i always cannot find

is it different from the cardboard boxes on the floor
i see a lot of doujinshi in the floor boxes

 

[k0sm0s]

where is the 100 yen tray
i always cannot find

is it different from the cardboard boxes on the floor
i see a lot of doujinshi in the floor boxes

Haha sure got somewhere is CDs one, sometimes is cardboard box, sometimes is a shelf. Don't really have rejected books la, as they can check when people selling their stuff. CDs take longer to verify... Always see those staffs at the back rubbing the CDs with alcohol...

 

[jtleee]

the younger ones can understand and speak basic english. just phrase your sentence simply and speak slowly.

i lost my way in tokyo and approached a lady in her 20s. she spoke better english than i imagined and gave detailed description to my destination such as which bus to take, how many stops, fares, etc. of cos i bowed profusely and exclaimed 'arigato gozaimasu' as many times as i could

and do your homework! basic ichi ni san, sumimasen, gomei nasai, oiishi is a must

 

[xiaoekin]

Basic jap i noe abit.. Bt donno phrase words n sentences. Lol

 

[GetaBlue]

wouldn't it be great if there was an app to allow you to take a pic of a Japanese word then will auto translate for u.....

 

[cheefarn]

wouldn't it be great if there was an app to allow you to take a pic of a Japanese word then will auto translate for u.....

Bro, do you own an Android phone? Does it comes with at least Android 2.3.4?

If so your plea has been answered... download the latest Google Translate and it now offers offline translation service

Use WIFI to install the language kit and you're done

Yes it does translate text from pics...

 

[xiaoekin]

there is an app for android and ios

camdictionary...

get the free version.. when ur camera point to the word, it will translate for u

 

[pker88]

there is an app for android and ios

camdictionary...

get the free version.. when ur camera point to the word, it will translate for u

this a better one
its even offer offline too

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.translate&hl=en

it got a bettter tranlate accuracy over the camdict i try before

 

[xiaoekin]

Haha.. Im back frm tokyo since sat 3am+

Fun fun.. I find some of the japanese i learn is very useful when i in japan.

Bt still they are sooo polite and nice... Trying to help u all the way...


Met a few foreign talents... Like china and india ppl...their jap is wow!!

 

[IcYFl4mEz]

Haha.. Im back frm tokyo since sat 3am+

Fun fun.. I find some of the japanese i learn is very useful when i in japan.

Bt still they are sooo polite and nice... Trying to help u all the way...


Met a few foreign talents... Like china and india ppl...their jap is wow!!

what lang u learn that is useful?

 

[xiaoekin]

Very basic japanese, like greetings, thank you, excuse me, where is (location/items wtc) etc

 

[pker88]

Very basic japanese, like greetings, thank you, excuse me, where is (location/items wtc) etc

welcome back. hot humid SG hahah

 

[xiaoekin]

yeah!! hot and humid in SG!! lucky i get to see some cherry blossom. haha... though alot had drop le.. peak season over.. floor alot of petals le and my 2nd day and 3rd day raining like hell. hahaa

bt still fun...


most of all had grab all my miku!!!! haha

u noe wad.. come back sg and when i go to docomo singapore branch just today morning, i start talking to them in jap and bow to them when one of the staff is a malay. haa!!!! get used to say in simple jap and bowing. hahaa!!!!!!!!

Bought a docomo phone too!! haaaa

 

[pker88]

yeah!! hot and humid in SG!! lucky i get to see some cherry blossom. haha... though alot had drop le.. peak season over.. floor alot of petals le and my 2nd day and 3rd day raining like hell. hahaa

bt still fun...


most of all had grab all my miku!!!! haha

u noe wad.. come back sg and when i go to docomo singapore branch just today morning, i start talking to them in jap and bow to them when one of the staff is a malay. haa!!!! get used to say in simple jap and bowing. hahaa!!!!!!!!

Bought a docomo phone too!! haaaa

what u brought haha your docomo and miku ahaah
share share

so when ytour next trip ahah
maybe i can tag with u ahah

 

[xiaoekin]

this next yr i have to go taiwan to attend a wedding.. so after next yr japan. PMed you..

 

[pker88]

haha u sure freq flyer hahh should have milage ?? haha

 

[xiaoekin]

Yup.. Have milage.haha

 

[zoossh]

Yeah, I really did alot of homework and research online before all of my Japan trips so as to minimise the chances of me having to ask for directions when I'm at Japan.

I will print out train schedules, train directions (like where to transit, which train line, journey duration, fares..etc), maps, check attraction's operation schedule...and bring on every trip. Some of the more ulu train lines are much more infrequent, with only 1 train every few hours, so it's best to plan your train journeys before you go, or else you might end up wasting hours waiting for next train.

I even have backup train schedules (for Ltd Exp/Shinkansen/infrequent train lines), just in case my 1st choice options were fully booked.

For my itinerary planning, I also have a few options...wet weather plans...
I usually try to plan for themeparks (and other attractions where it's best to visit on a good weather day) to go there on the first couple of days of the trip, so that in case of bad weather, I can just postpone them to the next day or so.

Some places (like disneyland/disneysea/universal studios), I try to schedule to go on weekdays to avoid crowds. For ryokan stays, I try to avoid staying on fri and sats since it's usually more pricey.

Sorry, think I got kinda off topic...hehe...

Anyway, moral of the story...just try to be more self-reliant to minimise the stress of having to ask for directions when you are in a country with language barrier. There's so much info available online for Japan travel, so you can pretty much plan the bulk of your trip before you leave for Japan.

i just got a note 2 and tried hyperdia lite on it, quite a breeze. next thing is to settle for a network there. hopefully google map got improved compared to last time.