Can you visit Japan if you only speak English?

English is in common use in Japan with Chinese and Korean also becoming more common meaning that you can certainly get around without using Japanese. This is most true in the big cities and in areas frequented by foreign visitors. But as you move outside of the cities, foreign languages will quickly dry-up.



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English Teacher Teaching English as a second language (ESL) is one of the go-to career choices for foreigners working in Japan. It's not just private tutoring too; you can also teach in private institutions or public schools, depending on how qualified you are.

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Even though Tokyo is a hugely populated place, it is a relatively safe city to travel to and learn more about Japanese culture. Presently, the Global Peace Index of Japan is 12, and savvy travelers will be able to easily enjoy their trip while avoiding petty thieves or other street crimes.

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So in conclusion, is Japan expensive? Yes, Japan is an expensive country, but can be enjoyed on a moderate budget too. Book your flights well in advance, keep transportation prices down by enjoying unlimited train travel with JR Pass, and book accommodation outside of peak travel times.

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As I explained, if you're visiting as a non-Japanese speaker, you'll generally have no trouble finding someone who speaks English in restaurants, hotels, and public transport in big cities like Tokyo or tourist cities like Kyoto.

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Japan has earned a reputation as having some of the lowest crime rates in the world, both theft and violent crimes. While the Yakuza, Japan's organized crime syndicate, often plays a role in movies, they are not likely to target tourists. While in Japan, simply exercise common sense and don't make yourself a target.

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In short, I think you will be absolutely fine since your flight and hotels are paid for already. $1000 should be sufficient, but you must be strict with yourself. $50 a day just about creeps overbudget. I think you should set yourself about $30 a day and maybe sometimes jump up to $50/60 if you wanna try something.

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A good rule of thumb is 10,000 yen per day of travel. This includes short-haul intercity travel, but not long-haul like Shinkansen. Transportation: Long haul: Expect to spend up to 15,000 yen per long-haul train such as Shinkansen between Tokyo-Kyoto/Osaka, Tokyo-Kanazawa and Kyoto/Osaka-Hakata.

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Entry & Exit: You must have a valid passport and an onward/return ticket for tourist/business visa free stays of up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for the entire time you are staying in Japan. You cannot work on a 90-day visa free entry.

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