Coming to Japan ー Simple Japanese Words & Phrases

The perfect book for all first-timers in Japan-

"This book was written for visitors to Japan to help them communicate easily in Japanese. We avoided focusing too much on proper Japanese in favor of presenting the kind of Japanese that is actually used in everyday life. Putting aside more complicated things like grammar and the study of characters, this book is meant to be used as soon as you open it."

Too busy to learn Japanese but want to learn some quick, useful phrases to get by during your stay in Japan? Then look no further, as this book will provide you with all kinds of daily useful phrases to conquer most situations you may face in Japan. Includes audio download as well.

Includes a downloadable audio section.

Part 1 About Japanese

This section introduces Japanese customs and fundamental knowledge about the Japanese language.

Japanese Characters - Numbers and Counting on Fingers - Japanese Currency - Unit - Time - Calendar - About Japan - Colors - Greetings and Basic Words and Phrases

Part 2 Survival

Part 2 introduces phrases and vocabulary needed in places like convenience stores, restaurants, and hospitals.

Shopping - Convenience and Grocery Stores - Cafes - Restaurants - Clinics - Pharmacies - The Post Office and The Bank - Trains - The Shinkansen - Taxis and Buses - Hotels - Room Renting and Homestays - Me and My Family

Part 3 Communication

Part 3 introduces phrases and vocabulary used for things like self-introductions, social media, and dating.

Sightseeing - Formal Introductions - Casual Introductions - Social Media - Medical Condition - The Weather - Making Calls - Making Reservations - Beauty Salons - Invitations - Meeting Up - Dates - Emergencies - Places and Directions

Part 4 Sites to See / Must-see Sites / Popular Places

This section shows how to properly pray at temples, how to enter hot springs and how to read signs that you might need to know at popular tourist attractions.

How to Enjoy ONSEN - Let's go to shrines and temples! - Tokyo - Thank You Messages - Vocabulary List