First Yard - From Flight Reservation to Airport Arrival
01 Book a flight
Book a Flight Ι Tell me the information you need to book a flight 1 Ι
2. Change your reservation. Required information for flight reservations.

02 Boarding the plane
Checking in Ι Asking for assistance on board Ι Enjoying in-flight meals Ι Filling out the immigration form

03 At the airport
At the immigration counter, Ι claim your luggage, Ι declare at customs, Ι ask how to get to downtown Tokyo

Second Yard - Going Out into the Streets
04 Taking the subway
Buying a train ticket Ι Finding the train platform Ι Asking on the train Ι
When you lose your subway ticket

05 Take the bus
When taking the bus Ι Asking on the bus Ι When you get on the wrong bus Ι
Book an express bus ticket

06 Take a taxi
Calling a taxi from your accommodation Ι Taking a taxi Ι Calling a taxi by phone Ι Getting out of a taxi

07 Renting a car
Choosing a rental car Ι Car rental procedures 1 Ι Car rental procedures 2 Ι Car rental return

Third Yard - Staying at the Lodging
08 Choosing a place to stay
Find accommodations Ι Book accommodations Ι Get recommendations for other accommodations Ι Get accommodation information

09 At the accommodation
Checking in Ι When arriving at the accommodation early Ι When the reservation is not properly made Ι
Check out

Fourth Yard - Eat and Drink
10 Fast food restaurants ● Convenience stores
Ordering at a Fast Food Restaurant 1 Ι Ordering at a Fast Food Restaurant 2 Ι
Paying at a convenience store 1 Ι Paying at a convenience store 2

11 At the restaurant
Make a restaurant reservation Ι Order food Ι Calculate the bill Ι Have a meal with a friend

12 At the bar
Inviting a drinking party Ι Ordering drinks Ι Ending the first drinking party Ι Returning home during the drinking party

Fifth Yard - Asking for Directions
13 Finding Locations
Ask where you are now Ι Ask for store location Ι Find exit Ι Find smoking area

14 Find your way
Asking for directions Ι Asking for instructions to be explained slowly Ι
Asking how to get to the nearest subway station Ι Asking how to get to a friend's house

Sixth Yard - Shopping
15 Choose an item
Browse items Ι Leave without buying anything Ι Order items Ι
Ask about product warranty

16 Calculate
Calculating the price of an item Ι Exchanging an item Ι Asking someone to pack it for you Ι Borrowing money from a friend

17 Buy things cheaply
Ask about discounted items Ι Ask if there is a discount Ι Use a coupon Ι
Apply for a membership card

Seventh Yard - Enjoying Japan
18 Things to See
Ask at the tourist information center 1 Ι Ask at the tourist information center 2 Ι
Ask about the location of the event venue Ι Ask if there are discount tickets

19 Enjoy your trip
Ask to take a picture Ι Buy an amusement park ticket Ι
Waiting in line for rides Ι Buying tickets for a play

20 Making Friends
Talking to someone Ι Asking for recommendations Ι Asking about the person Ι
Ask for the other person's contact information

21. Use a PC room
Register as a member Ι Choose a seat Ι Listen to instructions on how to use Ι
Request a seat change

Eighth Yard - Contact
22 Make a call
Call the company office Ι Call after seeing the note asking for contact Ι
Leave a message when the other person is out Ι Apologize when you dial the wrong number

23 Using the Post Office
Sending a parcel Ι Sending fragile items Ι Requesting mail forwarding Ι
Request for re-delivery of package

Ninth Yard - Daily Life
24 Go to the hospital or pharmacy
Request a medical certificate Ι See a doctor Ι
Listening to prescription explanations at the pharmacy Ι Buying medication at a drugstore

25 Go to the bank
Create an account Ι Create a check card Ι Report a lost card Ι Cancel an account

26 Using the Laundry
Dry cleaning Ι Ironing Ι Request stain removal Ι Request clothing repairs

Special Appendix -
01 Word Index - Japanese / Korean
02 Sentence Pattern Index - Japanese / Korean

Ahead of travel, language training, working holiday, or studying abroad
If you need Japanese right now,
Start learning sound patterns!

Local conversation taught directly by native speakers!
From boarding a plane to living in Japan,
Learn real conversations carefully selected by Mr. Fujii!

23 hours of audio lectures and conversation training in mp3 files!
Mr. Fujii's audio lectures are more detailed than most video lectures.
Complete self-study is possible by organizing mp3 files so that you can speak for yourself.

Experience Japan virtually with photos taken on-site!
Information signs, signboards, advertising flyers, etc. taken by Mr. Fujii himself.
Experience every corner of Japan in advance by looking at the photo materials!

※ This book is a revised edition of “Just Follow Japanese Local Conversation” published in 2005.
We've updated the content with the latest information and systematically reorganized the step-by-step structure.
Experience an even more enriching Mutagi with 100% new examples and conversations, packed with essential information for life in Japan!

★ Features of this book

1.
We've collected only the most useful phrases for local conversations!
We've created a customized table of contents for those planning a short- or long-term stay in Japan, whether for travel, language training, working holidays, study abroad, or business trips.
We've compiled 104 situations you might encounter in Japan, from booking your flight to using public transportation after arriving in Japan, checking into your accommodation, dining, sightseeing, shopping, and even daily life.
We've carefully selected the essential expressions you need to know and the most frequently used conversational phrases for each situation, so you can use them 100% when you actually go to Japan.


2.
23 hours of audio lectures & MP3 files for self-study conversation practice
We've compiled mp3 files so you can learn Japanese just by listening, without a book.
We provide 12 hours of mp3 files that you can use to practice conversation on your own, including shadowing exercises, role-playing as A/B in conversations, etc.
Additionally, self-study is made easier with 23 hours of author-direct audio lectures that are much more detailed and thorough than most video lectures!

3.
Enjoy vivid photo materials full of local flavor!
The author included various photos taken in Japan, allowing you to enjoy the feeling of being in the heart of Japan.
Experience Japan in advance by viewing vivid photos of street signs, billboards, informational text, documents written in Japanese, and various local scenes.
The related words in the photos are also carefully organized, so you can sufficiently learn the vocabulary needed in the local area.


4.
Step-by-step structure optimized for self-study
[Warm-up - Step 1 - Step 2 - Step 3] The step-by-step structure has been systematically reorganized to suit the level of self-study, so that you can easily study on your own.
We also created various corners such as [Local Expression Sketch], [Just a Moment], [Japanese Expression Bag], and [Aha, in Japan!] to provide rich and diverse information and tips about Japan, Japanese culture, and the Japanese language.
(You can download various learning materials by accessing the Gilbut E-Z Talk homepage.) This book is filled with Mr. Fujii's heart, wanting to provide even the most helpful information.

★ A word from beta testers

Mr. Fujii's inner strength to scratch the itchy area!
These are expressions that you can use a lot when traveling, so they are fun to study and they stick in your head quickly.
While studying, if there are any parts that you feel are lacking, I always supplement them in the corners of 'Just a Moment', 'Japanese Expression Bundle', and 'Aha, in Japan!'
Since they point out and point out any areas that seem lacking, satisfaction is bound to be high.
I guess that's why I can't help but become a fan of Mr. Fujii!
Kim Hyun-jung | 30s, Korean language instructor

If you are planning a trip to Japan or studying abroad!
Each yard is well-organized with situations that you may encounter at least once on site.
I also liked that the book was packed with useful information about expressions used in each specific situation and local life in Japan.
I don't think I've seen such a detailed explanation in any other book.
People who plan to stay in Japan for a certain period of time for various reasons, such as travel, study abroad, or working holidays, will find this book to be very practical!
Kim So-yeon | 20s, college student

Experience Japan in advance through photos!
Through the 'Meeting Japan through Pictures' corner, I was able to experience Japan in a realistic way, and I was happy to learn about parts of Japan that I had overlooked because I didn't know about them while traveling there.
In particular, it covers not only various signs but also things closely related to daily life, such as immigration forms, change of address reports, and post office waybills, so I think it will be very helpful in real life.
The words in the pictures are also organized separately, so you can study vocabulary and kill two birds with one stone!
Kwon Su-min | 20s, job seeker

You can study well enough on your own!
Access local information through photos, master key expressions in detail in Step 1, practice actual conversation in Step 2, and conclude with review questions in Step 3! The structure is systematic, making self-study easy! It even includes MP3s for self-speaking practice and audio lectures from Mr. Fujii, renowned for his meticulous attention to detail, making it even more exciting.
Oh Dong-jin | 30s, IT engineer

★ Text structure

[Warm-up] Japan in Pictures
This is a corner where you can get a taste of Japan in advance through photos taken on-site.
You can get a vivid picture of the local scene through various photos.
Related words in the photos are organized separately to help you expand your vocabulary needed locally.
Rather than memorizing it right away, take it lightly and get a feel for the local area.

Local expression sketch
We've compiled additional explanations of the Japanese in the photos, as well as local information and tips.

[Step 1] Learning Key Expressions
We've compiled some key expressions you need to know before you begin learning in earnest.
Learning important expressions and grammar first will help you avoid the fear of learning conversation.
Words needed to interpret expressions are organized separately on the left for easy reference.


[Step 2] Practice local conversation
I have put together a conversational essay on situations you will inevitably encounter when you go to Japan.
You can learn how the key expressions in Step 1 are used in real conversations.
Important phrases and words have been explained separately to help with understanding.

Wait a minute!
We've compiled some useful Japanese expressions, grammar, and local information.

[Step 3] Try local expressions
This is a verification problem where you fill in the blanks using the expressions you learned previously.
Try saying the answer out loud first, then write it down.
Check that your answer is correct and read it out loud again to make sure it sticks in your mouth.

A bundle of Japanese expressions
We've collected 10 additional short expressions needed for each situation.
Learn by listening to the mp3 files.

Aha, in Japan!
We've collected stories about Japanese culture, travel tips, and the different language customs between Korea and Japan, all of which are fun to know and potentially risky to avoid.

Special Appendix: Training Booklet
We have collected conversations from each subject.
Even when studying with a booklet, be sure to listen to the mp3 files and learn them.
Just listen and follow along until you can speak Japanese right away just by looking at the Korean translation.