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Lost in Translation?
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
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!
Shinjuku Bank Run?
So I'm heading to the Mizuho Bank Shinjuku Chuo Branch Office next week for a pretty important transaction. Been reading up on it, looks pretty modern inside. My question is: how's the wait time usu… more
Depends on the time of day, really. Lunch hour's a killer anywhere in Shinjuku, but even outside those peak times, it can get pretty busy. Mizuho's usually pretty efficient though, their systems seem pretty slick from what I've seen. A book's a good idea, or maybe download a podcast. Prepare for some wait, but don't stress too much – it shouldn't be a total disaster.
Yeah, good point. I hadn't thought about the lunch rush. Mizuho's slick systems are a lifesaver then, I guess. A podcast is a great suggestion, thanks! I'll definitely prep for a bit of a wait, but hopefully it won't be too awful. Thanks for the heads-up!
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