Japan Pocket Guide

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.