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01-07-2011, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Sitron View Post
I'm going to Tokyo for 9 days in either June or July. I don't speak Japanese, but I can read kana and some kanji. I'm wondering, as a tourist how far will English get me when at a restaurant, or asking for prices at a store or even just small talk with local Japanese people at bars/night clubs.
Stay on the main streets and the busy areas and you'll be fine.

Not sure about small talk... but I guess it's Tokyo so sure I'm sure you'll find someone to speak with in Roppongi lol.
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