Editing Japan (section)

=== the language barrier ===

* Train stations have English signage and announcements
* Google Translate's camera feature works well for reading menus and signs
* Japanese staff who don't speak English generally try their best to accommodate language barriers, and are often the first to pull out a translation app if you don't have one out
* If you need healthcare, you can seek it at clinics and hospitals with dedicated English-speaking medical professionals