Going to Japan? ✈️Don't leave without these 50 phrases.

A free, printable guide with the Japanese you'll actually use at the station, the restaurant, the konbini and the hotel.

✦ 50 real-life phrases in Japanese, romaji and English

✦ Tips from a native Japanese speaker

✦ Phrases staff will say to you (and how to reply)

✦ Emergency phrases + the numbers to call

What you'll get by email💌

Short, friendly, and useful for your trip.

One phrase for your trip

A simple Japanese phrase you can use right away, with romaji and English.

Real tips from a local

Little things about daily life in Japan that guidebooks don't tell you.

First access to new guides

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This guide is for you if...

✦ You're planning a trip to Japan and want to talk to people, not just point and smile.

✦ You're a total beginner and don't know where to start.

✦ You want real, natural Japanese, not textbook phrases.

Hi, I'm Shiichan. Konnichiwa

I'm a native Japanese speaker, and I teach the real, everyday Japanese that textbooks skip. My goal is simple: to help you feel confident talking to people when you visit Japan🇯🇵

Ready for your Japan trip?🇯🇵✈️

Get the free 50-phrase guide and travel with more confidence.