While looking for details on the Rough Guide to Tokyo (my illustration), I noticed a companion title, The Japanese Phrasebook.
As interesting or maybe more useful than the book itself for your survival kit are the Free Audio Downloads which will train your ears on issues such as Accommodation, Banks, Emergencies and much more.
You might not get lost in translation after all.
A good pick for the Consumed to Thrifty
If you cannot make it to Japan, you will at least have learned a few new tricks.
It will open your mind to different sounds and add a little shine to your armor.
Useful tips and tricks for Tokyo Thursdays #42
Related: Map your Tokyo Stay thanks to ‘Tokyo Metro’ Multilingual Site