Read more to find out how it’s like to live in Japan. It may help you out a lot if you’re thinking on moving/ going here. Know where to shop, what to try, etc. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to message me.
When I moved to Japan with my half Japanese fiancé, I was really excited. The first thing that amazed me, was when I saw the cars in the parking lot. It looks so different that it feels like I’m in a movie. Also, it’s the first time I encounter a car with an automatic sliding door. (Makes me wonder, if I just haven’t seen one in my more than 10 years in the UK or in the Philippines.)
Japan has their own world!
The food and drinks for example, are fantastic with a wide range of flavours. They even have a drink bar on some restaurants. It’s basically all you can drink, from fizzy drinks, juices to coffees and hot chocolates (depending on the restaurant).
Language
You really need to know the basic at least. It’s really hard to find someone who can speak English, unless they’re a foreigner.
This Japanese app is the first I recommend. This app teaches important words and phrases you will definitely use.
When you are ready to learn the writings, I suggest Memrise or Duolingo. I use Duolingo online and recently saw that they have an app as well.
Shopping
When moving to a different country, we obviously want to know the best place to buy our daily essentials, and of course, for it being budget friendly. I definitely gone nuts when I first went to Don Quijote (Donki)
If you watch ONE PIECE, then Don Quijote sounds familiar, right? It’s actually a value for money shop that sells everything. When I say everything it sells more than what Boots offers in the UK. Here are some examples.
(The first time I used a taxi, it was so embarrassing cause I told my hubby, why are you not closing the door? To my amazement, it just automatically closes, although it’s not a slide door.)
Japan has their own world!
The food and drinks for example, are fantastic with a wide range of flavours. They even have a drink bar on some restaurants. It’s basically all you can drink, from fizzy drinks, juices to coffees and hot chocolates (depending on the restaurant).
I forgot to take a photo on the cold drinks, but believe me, there are a lot of drinks that you would like to try. I especially like the green Soda (Fanta melon). I always order it at McDonald’s.
Language
You really need to know the basic at least. It’s really hard to find someone who can speak English, unless they’re a foreigner.
This Japanese app is the first I recommend. This app teaches important words and phrases you will definitely use.
When you are ready to learn the writings, I suggest Memrise or Duolingo. I use Duolingo online and recently saw that they have an app as well.
Shopping
When moving to a different country, we obviously want to know the best place to buy our daily essentials, and of course, for it being budget friendly. I definitely gone nuts when I first went to Don Quijote (Donki)
If you watch ONE PIECE, then Don Quijote sounds familiar, right? It’s actually a value for money shop that sells everything. When I say everything it sells more than what Boots offers in the UK. Here are some examples.
- Cosplay costumes and props
- Coloured contact lenses (they don’t have any optician service though)
- Like a supermarket; ready to eat meals, frozen foods, junk foods, etc
- Shoes and clothes available; kids and adult.
- Health and Beauty
Google Translation App
The last and very important thing, is to know that there is a google translation app, where you can scan a text by taking a photo and being able to translate it in your language. I found it very useful, although the grammar is bad or the translation is sometimes confusing.
Any questions? Don’t hesitate to comment down below. Up next, some Japanese Etiquettes!
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