A discussion on the challenges of travelling to Japan without speaking the language.
Visiting Japan for the first time can be a daunting experience. Add in potential language challenges and cultural differences – it might give you some cause for concern before your big adventure.
Fear not! Today we sit down for a chat with someone with a wealth of knowledge about traveling through Japan – Rob Dyer of TheRealJapan.com.
In this Part 1 of a 3 Part Video Series we learn a little about each other and discuss the apprehension that some people feel about visiting Japan, including such topics as:
- The Language Barrier
- Japanese Hospitality (Omotenashi)
- Trip Preparation
Rob’s recently penned an E-Book titled “How to Travel in Japan Without Speaking Japanese” can be found at HowToTravelInJapan.com.
Next check out PART-2 as our discussion continues. Be sure to click the Follow button at right for future updates. View Video Transcript
West Coast to Far East 
Thanks for inviting me on Sean! It was great chatting about the pros and cons of travelling in Japan when you don’t speak the language. I know from my blog that it’s the No.1 issue that people coming to Japan have. So great that you’re helping break down any perceived barriers.
Anyone interested can read more about this subject on my blog here: https://www.therealjapan.com/how-to-travel-in-japan-without-speaking-japanese/