Comments by "C P" (@CP-FJB) on "Don't Miss Out on These MUST-HAVE STEPS For Your JAPAN Trip!" video.

  1. COIN PURSE: You will have many coins, a tiny coin purse (Amazon) can help keep you from jingling (^.^). TOILETS: Please carry a small washcloth or towel. Many toilets lack towels or air dryers. I see foreigners exit the toilet with wet hands looking for help. (^.^) EARTHQUAKES: I carry a tiny flashlight. Also, your phone can have a flashlight. Please know how to use it if power is lost. It can calm those around you. (^.-) SMOKING: You can't smoke while walking. Signs on the ground tell you but please respect this. SITTING: Don't just sit anywhere (e.g., on steps) because you are tired. It is very rude. Particularly rude at a Temple or Shrine. Please find a bench instead. COVER TATTOOS: Nao is right. I've seen people refused entry because they have short sleeves and tattoos. They were upset but I explained the reason. You can buy flesh colored patches (or long sleeves). The "rules" are not difficult but knowing them will increase your access (and fun!).
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  2. Always helpful. Thank you Nao. I prefer PAPAGO app for translation. Google translate struggles with Japanese. It is often close but sometimes not. One funny example... A friend asked me how she looked in her new dress. I told Google translate "You look great!". Google told her "You look large!" (>.<) It took a few minutes to realize why the conversation suddenly became less friendly. SO... help the software help you. Use words that have one meaning. Example: I should have said "You look wonderful!". (^.-)
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