Is Japan friendly to foreigners?
Is Japan friendly to foreigners? You can learn more about this in our Culture and Social Etiquette section. There are many pros and cons to living in Japan and expats can feel overwhelmed with the list of dos and don'ts. Luckily, Japanese society is very welcoming of foreigners and forgiving should you commit a faux pas.
Is it hard to visit Japan if you only speak English?
Sure you can. In big cities and at major landmarks and popular tourist sights, you'll be just fine most of the time. Of course, once you get off the beaten path a bit, things will get a little more challenging.