Japan Pocket Guide
Manners, Phrases & Trash Guide
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Japan Pocket Guide is your essential travel companion for visiting Japan — covering everything from etiquette and phrases to trash sorting and finding trash bins on the map.
■ MANNERS & ETIQUETTE
Learn the unwritten rules that make Japan so unique. 66 tips across 10 categories: dining, transport, onsen, shrines, shopping, photography, accommodation, and more. Avoid embarrassing mistakes and show respect the Japanese way.
■ USEFUL PHRASES
120 ready-to-use phrases across 17 everyday situations — restaurants, trains, shopping, emergencies, and more. Each phrase shows the English, Japanese script, and pronunciation guide (romaji).
■ TRASH SORTING GUIDE
Japan's trash rules can be confusing. Our guide covers 35 common items with clear disposal instructions so you can sort correctly every time.
■ TRASH BIN MAP
Finding a trash bin in Japan is notoriously difficult. Our map uses real-time OpenStreetMap data to show public trash bins near you — filter by general waste or recycling.
■ 4 LANGUAGES
Available in English, 中文（简体）, 中文（繁體）, and 한국어. Switch languages instantly from within the app.
■ FREE TO USE
Japan Pocket Guide is free, supported by unobtrusive ads. No account required. No data stored on our servers.
Pack light. Travel smart. Enjoy Japan.
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Information
- Seller
- Ryutaro Nakano
- Size
- 83.9 MB
- Category
- Travel
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Advertising
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