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Official website for visa and e-visa
Capital
Tokyo
Population
125,700,000
Languages
Japanese, English (moderately spoken in cities and tourist areas)
Life Expectancy
84.6 years
Currencies
Japanese Yen (JPY)
Dishes to Look Out For
Ramen Tonkotsu
Tempura
Okonomiyaki
Tonkatsu
Natto
Unagi no Kabayaki
Yuba
Basic phrases
こんにちは (Konnichiwa)
- Hello / Good afternoon
おはようございます (Ohayou gozaimasu)
- Good morning (polite)
こんばんは (Konbanwa)
- Good evening
ありがとう (Arigatou)
- Thank you
いただきます (Itadakimasu)
- Said before eating (Bon appétit)
おいしい (Oishii)
- Delicious
お元気ですか? (Ogenki desu ka?)
- How are you?
やあ (Yā)
- Hey (very casual)
Bow (おじぎ / Ojigi)
- Used instead of or alongside verbal greetings; the angle and depth show respect
Favourite Co-working Space(s) & Why
WeWork Shibuya Scramble Square, Tokyo
High-rise views and ood amenities
Nagatacho GRiD, Tokyo
Creative hub with frequent events and a socially conscious atmosphere
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