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You might think you’re too sophisticated to eat dinner from a 7-Eleven. You are wrong. Within 48 hours, you will realize that FamilyMart fried chicken and Lawson egg sandwiches are higher quality than 90% of the food back home.

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Trying to pay with a credit card for a ¥150 rice ball. (Japan is getting better with cards, but cash—and your IC card—is still king). 3. The "Silent" Train Rule

Talking at a normal volume with your travel buddy. You will feel the collective weight of a hundred polite, silent stares. Learn the "whisper of shame." 4. Lost in Translation (Literally)

If you’ve ever found yourself bowing to a vending machine or accidentally entering a "Members Only" jazz bar in Golden Gai, this post is for you. Here is how to embrace being a "First World Amateur" in Japan. 1. The Great Toilet Stand-Off

The best part about being an "amateur" in Japan is that the locals are incredibly patient. Whether you’re butchering the language or standing on the wrong side of the escalator, a little politeness (and a lot of Sumimasen ) goes a long way.