Here are basic Japanese words and phrases (with audio) to help you get the medical attention you need.
Like any language, learning Japanese takes time and dedication. So, here's a cheapo's guide to introducing yourself in Japanese. It does not, however, need to cost the earth. As we mentioned back in June, one of the best ways to improve your …
When living the cheapo life, the last thing you want to do is get lost and be forced into a costly taxi ride. Building on last month’s guide to transport Japanese, in this post we’ll cover the basics of giving and receiving directions in …
With all the awesome free and cheap events happening every week in and around Tokyo, you'll no doubt find yourself trying to navigate the often confusing train, subway and bus networks. Following on from last month's guide to restaurant …
If you're not too well-versed in the vernacular, eating out in Japan can be a bit stressful. Pointing and gesturing will get you somewhere, but it might also get you something you didn't order! Too cheap to pay for Japanese lessons? No problem. …
Support Richard and order his great book 80/20 Japanese here. If you’re in Japan or enjoy travelling there, you have no doubt at least dabbled in learning the language. And so you should! It’s a great language, and by learning to speak Japanese …
