Nihon May 2026

One of the first things travelers notice about Japan is how incredibly clean the streets are—swiftly followed by the realization that there are almost .

( Ko-ray oh koo-dah-sy ): "This one, please." Perfect for pointing at delicious food on a menu! One of the first things travelers notice about

( Ah-ree-gah-toe go-zy-mas ): "Thank you very much." squeeze through a crowd

( Soo-mee-mah-sen ): This means both "Excuse me" and "I'm sorry." Use it to get a waiter's attention, squeeze through a crowd, or apologize for a bump. One of the first things travelers notice about

Carry a small plastic bag in your daypack to hold your trash until you get back to your hotel.