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Can I get by in Japan only speaking English?
This article explores the challenges and opportunities of living in Japan without speaking Japanese. It discusses the language landscape of Japan, the challenges of living in Japan without speaking Japanese, English-speaking areas in Japan, finding work as an English speaker, shopping and eating out with limited Japanese, making friends and socializing with limited Japanese, and provides an expert opinion from Charles R Tokoyama CEO of Japan Insiders. Ultimately it is possible to get by in Japan without speaking any Japanese at all although it will present some challenges along the way.