Overall, yes, I'd say Tokyo is very tourist friendly. I do speak some basic Japanese, but one of the things I kept hearing was that Japanese don't speak any English. However, I think the people in the tourist industries in Tokyo definitely know how to speak some English.
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Sure you can. In big cities and at major landmarks and popular tourist sights, you'll be just fine most of the time. Of course, once you get off the beaten path a bit, things will get a little more challenging.
A meal at a mid-range restaurant typically costs between ¥1,000 and ¥3,000 ($7.50 to $22). Weekly groceries in the city can set you back approximately ¥15,000 to ¥25,000 ($110 to $185), depending on your shopping habits and dietary preferences.
Tokyo, although vast and essentially unknowable, can be a walkable city. Not all of it of course. If you walked from Koiwa to Ome, for example, it would probably take a few days. But central Tokyo is explorable and the things you find out when walking in the world's biggest city are profound and unforgettable.
The ideal duration to explore Tokyo is at least 5 days to discover the main areas of the city and the outskirts of the prefecture. To explore Japan's best, spend at least 2 weeks here. Even then, you will realize that there are so many things to discover in Japan.
The areas with the largest number of crime incidents, namely Shinjuku, Setagaya, and Edogawa, are also areas with a comparatively high population. Likewise, few people live in the low-crime areas of Bunkyo, Meguro, and Arakawa.
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.
Is it safe to walk around Tokyo at night? The short answer is a solid Yes. Generally, Tokyo is safe to walk around, even very late into the night. Tokyo is one of the safest cities in the world for a reason, more often or not you should be more concerned about missing the last train in Tokyo rather than getting mugged.
The cost of food in Japan can vary depending on the type of food, location, and restaurant. In general, dining out and grocery shopping can be more expensive in Japan compared to other countries, due to the high cost of imported ingredients and limited land availability for domestic agriculture.
A regular cup of coffee is not the most affordable drink in Japan: coffee shops will charge you around 300-500 yen per cup. (2,5-4 euro). If you need a quick morning or afternoon fix without expecting barista quality, get your coffee in a conbini (????)or convenience store: Lawson, Seven Eleven, Family Mart, Newdays.
Tipping in Japan is not expected, and attempts to leave a tip will almost certainly be turned down (a potentially awkward moment). In Japan, it's thought that by dining out or drinking at a bar, you are already paying the establishment for good service.
April. Besides autumn, April is often considered the best time to visit Japan because the cherry blossom are in bloom and the weather is pleasantly mild.
In Japan, you'll use a Suica (or Icoca) card for local transport and most small purchases, and a credit card for big purchases (hotels etc). But you still need Japanese cash for places that don't take cards.