Japan Ready
Respectful travel in Japan starts before you arrive. Learn essential manners, mindset, and simple Japanese phrases so you can feel confident and respectful on your trip.
What is Japan Ready?
Japan Ready is not just as travel information site. We provide pre-trip training on Japanese manners, cultural understanding, and essential Japanese phrases. Our goal is to help you prepare for a respectful and meaningful journey to Japan, where understanding local customs and basic communication can make all the difference.
Before you arrive in Japan, learn why Japanese people rarely say "no" directly, how to read the air (read the air), and the importance of silence in Japanese communication. These cultural insights will help you navigate Japan with confidence and respect.
Services & Pricing
JapanReady is an online course that provides pre-trip training to help you avoid being rude or causing trouble before coming to Japan. One-time purchase gives you access to video lessons and cheat sheets.
JapanReady Main Course
Respect Japan – Pre-trip manners & phrases
A pre-trip training course that covers Japanese mindset, manners, public transportation, essential Japanese phrases, food culture, and money tips in approximately 2 hours. Includes video lessons, PDF cheat sheets, and comprehension checks.
- Japanese mindset & communication (culture of not saying NO, reading the air, silence)
- Scene-specific manners (trains, restaurants, shrines/temples, hot springs, etc.)
- Public transportation, IC cards, how to ride, rules
- Essential Japanese phrases (greetings, thank you, sorry, asking for help)
- Food culture & religious considerations (Halal, Vegetarian, Allergies)
- Money, payment, and daily life tips
Minimum 1-year viewing guarantee (viewable as long as the service continues)
Theme-based Mini Courses
Short courses focused on specific themes such as train & subway manners, onsen etiquette, Halal & dietary restrictions, learnable in 45-60 minutes.
- Train & Subway Etiquette in Japan
- Onsen Etiquette 101
- Halal & Dietary Needs in Japan
One-time purchase, pay per course
JapanReady Complete Pack
A great value pack including 1 Main Course and 2 Theme-based Mini Courses of your choice.
- Main Course: 1 course
- Theme-based Mini Courses: 2 courses
- Total: 3 courses set
Great value with set pricing
Learn Japanese
Basic phrases and simple Japanese you can actually use during your trip. You don't need perfect grammar—just a few polite phrases can make a big difference in your interactions.
Greetings
Essential greetings for different times of day. Start conversations on the right foot with proper Japanese greetings.
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Thank you & Sorry
Learn when and how to express gratitude and apologize in Japanese. These phrases are used frequently in daily interactions.
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Asking for Help
Essential phrases for when you need assistance, directions, or have questions during your travels.
Learn more →Manners & Culture
Understanding Japanese communication style and cultural values will help you understand why certain manners are important.
Why Japanese people rarely say "no"
Direct refusal is often avoided in Japanese culture. Instead, people use indirect expressions or silence. Understanding this communication style help you read between the lines and avoid misunderstandings.
Silence and reading the air (read the air)
In Japan, silence is often meaningful, and "reading the air" (kuuki wo yomu) is an important social skill. Learning to observe and understand unspoken communication is key to respectful interaction.
Respect through behavior
Respect in Japan is shown through actions rather than words. Small gestures like bowing, removing shoes, and maintaining quiet in public spaces demonstrate cultural awareness and respect.
Travel & Transport
Japan's public transportation is efficient and safe, but there are many unspoken rules. Learn about trains, buses, IC cards, and the culture of quietness that makes Japanese public transport unique.
- Train and subway systems: How to navigate efficiently
- IC cards: Suica, Pasmo, and how to use them
- Quiet culture: Why silence is valued on public transport
- Priority seats and basic trains etiquette
- No phone calls: Understanding the "manners mode" culture
Frequently Asked Questions
Japan Ready is a pre-trip training platform that helps travelers learn Japanese manners, cultural understanding, and essential Japanese phrases before visiting Japan. We focus on preparation and cultural education to help you have a respectful and meaningful journey.
No, you don't need perfect Japanese to visit Japan. However, learning a few polite phrases and understanding Japanese manners can make a big difference in your travel experience. Japan Ready provides essential phrases and cultural insights to help you feel confident and respectful.
Understanding Japanese communication style (indirect communication, reading the air), public behavior (quietness, queuing, punctuality), dining etiquette, and basic manners will help you navigate Japan with respect and confidence.
Yes, Japan Ready is currently free to use. We are preparing an online pre-trip course (e-learning) for more comprehensive training, but the basic content on this website is available to everyone.