Travel Japan Buddy
YOUR POCKET COMPANION IN JAPAN

Less guessing.
More Japan.

Order your first ramen. Find the right words. Feel at home in a new culture. A little confidence goes a long way.

Download on theApp Store
Free to download · iPhone & iPad · English
こんにちは

Your adventure starts with a hello.

Traditional Kyoto street with a pagoda in the distance
京都 KYOTO, JAPAN
小さな一歩Small words.
Big connections.
Language + culture, together.
Speak with confidence✳Travel with respect✳Explore with curiosity✳Keep Japan in your pocket
A BUDDY FOR THE EVERYDAY MOMENTS

Not just where to go.
How to feel at ease.

From your first train ride to your last souvenir stop, get to know the words and customs that make a trip more rewarding.

01 / SAY IT

The words you need,
when you need them.

Practical phrases for restaurants, hotels, shopping, trains and emergencies. Japanese, furigana and romaji help you find your voice.

AT A RESTAURANTお会計お願いします。Okaikei onegaishimasu.The bill, please.
02 / UNDERSTAND IT

Little customs.
A warmer welcome.

Learn about bowing, shoes, chopsticks and everyday etiquette with easy-to-understand cultural tips.

GOOD TO KNOWLook for the shoes.

At some entrances, a step up or a row of slippers is your cue to take off your shoes.

03 / ENJOY IT

Bring your
curiosity along.

Test your cultural knowledge with fun quizzes, then explore regional souvenirs from Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and beyond.

東京 · 京都 · 大阪A little piece of Japan,
to take home.
YOUR FIRST WORDS START HERE

A small phrase.
A real connection.

You don’t need to be fluent to be thoughtful. Try a few words for the moments ahead.

AT THE TABLE
これをください。

Kore o kudasai.

This one, please.

A helpful phrase when pointing to something on the menu.

A taste of the phrasebook. Find more in the app.
PACK A LITTLE CONFIDENCE

Your trip. Your pace.
Your Japan buddy.

For your first visit, your next adventure, and all the little discoveries in between.

Download on theApp StoreMade for beginners. Ready for the journey.

A few things to know.

Is the app free?

Travel Japan Buddy is free to download. The app includes advertising.

Do I need to know Japanese?

No. The app is designed for beginners, with English explanations and Japanese phrases supported by furigana and romaji.

Which devices can I use?

Available for iPhone and iPad. Check the App Store for the latest device and operating system requirements.

What can I explore in the app?

Travel phrases, Japanese etiquette and cultural tips, quizzes, and regional souvenir guides.