Last updated: December 7, 2025

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Explore Kyoto and beyond—local stories, sightseeing tips, and cultural insights from Japan

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Essential Japanese for Travelers: Simple Phrases for the Convenience Store

Essential Japanese phrases for travelers paying in Japan with cash, credit card, and receipt
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Essential Japanese for Travelers: How to Pay in Japanese (Cash, Credit Card, Receipt)

Japanese taxi in Kyoto street, illustrating hailing and payment methods for travelers
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How to Use Taxis in Japan: Hailing, Fares, Payment Methods, Japanese Phrases, and Etiquette

  • 2025/11/22
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Japanese Sake Tasting in Kyoto: Best Breweries with English Tours

Kyoto supermarket scene showing signs for half price, discount, prepared foods, and fresh items, part of Japanese phrases guide for travelers.
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Essential Japanese for Travelers: Supermarket Phrases and Tips (Discounts, Prepared Foods, Fresh Items)

Kyoto supermarket sushi
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Top 5 Supermarkets in Kyoto (Best for Sushi & Local Foods)

Essential Japanese for Restaurant
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Essential Japanese for Travelers: Restaurant Phrases for Ordering, Paying, and Dining Etiquette in Kyoto

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