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Getting Around Sapporo When You Don't Speak Japanese: An Honest Traveler's Guide

Getting Around Sapporo When You Don't Speak Japanese: An Honest Traveler's Guide

Worried about the language barrier? Don't be — at least not too much. Sapporo is more navigable for English-speaking travelers than you might expect, and the locals are genuinely some of the most helpful people you'll encounter anywhere. Here's the practical playbook for getting around, eating well, and asking for help without speaking a word of Japanese.