Tokyo tips Archives - tworeddots.com tworeddots.com Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:35:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Try to Avoid These Tourist Mistakes While in Tokyo, Japan https://tworeddots.com/try-to-avoid-these-tourist-mistakes-while-in-tokyo-japan/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:16:00 +0000 https://tworeddots.com/?p=4658 Tokyo, Japan, is a welcoming city that will provide you with amazing sights and experiences while leaving you with countless stories to tell. But if you want all of those stories to have a happy ending, make sure to avoid these tourist mistakes while there. Walking Everywhere One of the best ways to experience a […]

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Tokyo, Japan, is a welcoming city that will provide you with amazing sights and experiences while leaving you with countless stories to tell. But if you want all of those stories to have a happy ending, make sure to avoid these tourist mistakes while there.

Walking Everywhere

One of the best ways to experience a new city is on foot. But Tokyo is a big city and walking everywhere is the last thing you want to do. In order to make the best use of your time, use the city’s efficient public transportation to get where you want and reserve walking when you are in the mood for exploring.

Eating Only Sushi

Sushi is arguably the most famous Japanese food, so you should definitely eat some in Tokyo. However, the city’s food offering is full of more amazing dishes, so make sure to take advantage of this by trying as many of them as you can.

Expecting Everyone to Speak English

English isn’t commonly spoken in Japan, as many people assume. It is estimated that only around 30% of the country’s population has any level of English language. Make sure to learn some basic Japanese phrases and arm yourself with patience when straying from tourist hotspots.

Tipping

Tipping in Tokyo, as well as in the rest of Japan, isn’t customary. It is usually considered that you have already expressed gratitude by choosing a particular establishment. Your tips will likely be turned down and even considered an insult in some instances.

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Top 3 Activities That Will Help You Experience Tokyo, Japan as a Local https://tworeddots.com/top-3-activities-that-will-help-you-experience-tokyo-japan-as-a-local/ Sat, 09 Mar 2024 16:46:00 +0000 https://tworeddots.com/?p=1871 Coming to a new city and crossing off all the major tourist attractions doesn’t cut it for some travelers. They want to be really immersed in the place they are visiting and experience it through the eyes of the locals. In case you have this mindset and are looking to apply it to Tokyo, Japan, […]

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Coming to a new city and crossing off all the major tourist attractions doesn’t cut it for some travelers. They want to be really immersed in the place they are visiting and experience it through the eyes of the locals. In case you have this mindset and are looking to apply it to Tokyo, Japan, here are some activities that will help you do that.

Join a Karaoke Party

Karaoke is huge in Tokyo, and the city’s karaoke bars are places where you’ll find locals enjoying a night out after a hard day of work. So warm up your vocal cords, pick out your favorite tune, and join the party. Having a singing talent isn’t a must, you just have to enjoy the experience.

Attend Sumo Wrestling Event

Sumo wrestling is one of the most popular sports in Japan. People of all ages gather around in arenas, small gyms, and even in public places to witness some of the world’s best sumo wrestlers in action. Tokyo doesn’t lack sumo events throughout the year, and you should definitely take some time to visit one and get a taste of the atmosphere.

Eat Where Locals Eat

You might be tempted to go to a highly-rated sushi bar during your stay in Tokyo. And while you should definitely do that, know that this isn’t the way most locals eat. Instead, they turn to noodles stores, small ramen shops, and conveyor belt sushi establishments. So, if you want to see how it feels to be a local in Tokyo, fill your belly this way. 

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Tokyo tips Archives - tworeddots.com tworeddots.com Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:35:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Try to Avoid These Tourist Mistakes While in Tokyo, Japan https://tworeddots.com/try-to-avoid-these-tourist-mistakes-while-in-tokyo-japan/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:16:00 +0000 https://tworeddots.com/?p=4658 Tokyo, Japan, is a welcoming city that will provide you with amazing sights and experiences while leaving you with countless stories to tell. But if you want all of those stories to have a happy ending, make sure to avoid these tourist mistakes while there. Walking Everywhere One of the best ways to experience a […]

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Tokyo, Japan, is a welcoming city that will provide you with amazing sights and experiences while leaving you with countless stories to tell. But if you want all of those stories to have a happy ending, make sure to avoid these tourist mistakes while there.

Walking Everywhere

One of the best ways to experience a new city is on foot. But Tokyo is a big city and walking everywhere is the last thing you want to do. In order to make the best use of your time, use the city’s efficient public transportation to get where you want and reserve walking when you are in the mood for exploring.

Eating Only Sushi

Sushi is arguably the most famous Japanese food, so you should definitely eat some in Tokyo. However, the city’s food offering is full of more amazing dishes, so make sure to take advantage of this by trying as many of them as you can.

Expecting Everyone to Speak English

English isn’t commonly spoken in Japan, as many people assume. It is estimated that only around 30% of the country’s population has any level of English language. Make sure to learn some basic Japanese phrases and arm yourself with patience when straying from tourist hotspots.

Tipping

Tipping in Tokyo, as well as in the rest of Japan, isn’t customary. It is usually considered that you have already expressed gratitude by choosing a particular establishment. Your tips will likely be turned down and even considered an insult in some instances.

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Top 3 Activities That Will Help You Experience Tokyo, Japan as a Local https://tworeddots.com/top-3-activities-that-will-help-you-experience-tokyo-japan-as-a-local/ Sat, 09 Mar 2024 16:46:00 +0000 https://tworeddots.com/?p=1871 Coming to a new city and crossing off all the major tourist attractions doesn’t cut it for some travelers. They want to be really immersed in the place they are visiting and experience it through the eyes of the locals. In case you have this mindset and are looking to apply it to Tokyo, Japan, […]

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Coming to a new city and crossing off all the major tourist attractions doesn’t cut it for some travelers. They want to be really immersed in the place they are visiting and experience it through the eyes of the locals. In case you have this mindset and are looking to apply it to Tokyo, Japan, here are some activities that will help you do that.

Join a Karaoke Party

Karaoke is huge in Tokyo, and the city’s karaoke bars are places where you’ll find locals enjoying a night out after a hard day of work. So warm up your vocal cords, pick out your favorite tune, and join the party. Having a singing talent isn’t a must, you just have to enjoy the experience.

Attend Sumo Wrestling Event

Sumo wrestling is one of the most popular sports in Japan. People of all ages gather around in arenas, small gyms, and even in public places to witness some of the world’s best sumo wrestlers in action. Tokyo doesn’t lack sumo events throughout the year, and you should definitely take some time to visit one and get a taste of the atmosphere.

Eat Where Locals Eat

You might be tempted to go to a highly-rated sushi bar during your stay in Tokyo. And while you should definitely do that, know that this isn’t the way most locals eat. Instead, they turn to noodles stores, small ramen shops, and conveyor belt sushi establishments. So, if you want to see how it feels to be a local in Tokyo, fill your belly this way. 

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