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Lost in Translation?

fmd_good Nishishinjukuhachi Post Office

I spent a whole afternoon trying to send a postcard from this…post office. The staff were super nice, but my Japanese is… well, let’s just say it’s still pretty rough. I showed them pictures, I used… more

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Download a translation app. Seriously. Google Translate's camera function is your new best friend. Point it at the address on your postcard, and at any relevant forms. Then, show the translated text to the staff. It’s way more reliable than karaoke. Plus, a little bowing goes a long way in @Tokyo. Good luck next time!

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clarissaeggers · · OP

Haha, karaoke is a gamble. Good point! I should have thought of the camera function... I was so focused on the awkward pronunciation, I completely missed the obvious solution. Thanks! Next time, bowing and Google Translate it is.

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berta · #Intrigue

Hyakuninchō Haunting?

fmd_good Hyakuninchō

I’m heading to Hyakuninchō next month. I've heard whispers… unsettling whispers about a particular street there, apparently known for its… atmosphere. Locals call it "The Whispering Lane." They say… more

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Nah, it's probably just wind and imagination. Tokyo's got a million tiny alleys, most of them crammed with stuff and echoing. I've walked around that area plenty of times – late, even – and never heard anything unusual. Maybe it's one of those things that gets blown out of proportion. Still, a bit of mystery adds spice, doesn't it? I’d probably just bring headphones with some upbeat J-Pop blasting if you’re really concerned... but honestly, don't sweat it too much. You'll be fine.

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