Japan First Move
Simple first moves for real-life Japan moments.
I’m at...
Choose the closest place.
I need to...
Pick the action closest to your moment.
Order food
Know what to check before ordering.
Pay correctly
Check where and how to pay.
Explain food needs
Show allergies, dietary needs, or ingredients to check before ordering.
Store luggage
Find a coin locker or storage option.
Ask for medicine
Find the right words at a pharmacy.
Use local transport
Use IC cards, routes, and stops with confidence.
Food needs
Create a food card for Japan
Choose your food needs and specific ingredients, then show a clear Japanese card that helps restaurant staff understand and respond.
No app needed
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Explore more first moves
Browse simple guides by topic.
10 guides
Food
Ordering, allergies, payment, and dining basics.
9 guidesMove
Trains, buses, taxis, lockers, and stations.
4 guidesRelax
Rest, recover, onsen, and quiet spaces.
4 guidesCulture
Shrines, photos, entry rules, and local manners.
4 guidesGet Help
Simple help for confusing travel moments.
Everyday Japan
Understand the Japan around you
Look beyond the next step and discover what ordinary places, sounds, food, and routines reveal about daily life.
Quick phrases
Short phrases for quick checks.