Tokyo? No Problem
Why Is This Book Superior To Other Guides?
Many websites and guides to Japan try to be all things to all people - the tourist / newcomer combined - with bits and pieces of information - some relevant and some not - with minimal or no emphasis on acquiring the language. They are like a Jack of all trades but a master to none.
Tokyo? No Problem is a comprehensive, concise, well-written book designed exclusively for newcomers to Japan. It provides the information newcomers want to know and need to know while presenting an array of tools to put them on the road to acquiring the Japanese language gradually and naturally.
Visit the Table of Contents to view the range of topics.
Why Is Acquiring Japanese Quickly So Important?
The key to learning a language is putting it into practice – every day. If you are a newcomer to Japan, putting forth the effort to use Japanese from the beginning - even if its just using a phrase or undertanding a sign - will open doors, both personally and professionally.
This is because as your language proficiency increases, so will your social networks, job opportunities and earning potential. Moreover, the Japanese will recognize your efforts and may reward you accordingly. However, the key is to go beyond your comfort zone and start using Japanese from the start. Tokyo? No Problem will help you achieve this.
What Can Tokyo? No Problem Do For Me?
For a newcomer, having the right information and the knowledge how to use it will reduce the stress of moving abroad and hasten integration into Japanese society.
With this take-everywhere guide, the user will be able to decipher accommodation ads, find suitable lodging, set up house, fill out forms, subscribe to services, decode signs, read labels, order in restaurants/bars, identify grocery items, relay health matters, cope with emergencies, shop with assurance, travel with confidence and so much more - all while using Japanese.
There are also sections on handling visa changes, tax filings, health insurance, legal matters, registered name stamps and a myriad of other administrative dealings that the newcomer will surely encounter during their stay.
For leisure, you will learn about preparing popular Japanese dishes, participating in local festivities and enjoying museums, gardens, parks, etc.
In addition, this book offers an array of teaching tables, functional phrases, deciphering techniques, vital phone numbers, useful websites and money-saving tips.
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