PRACTICAL JAPANESE: Basic Expressions for Living and Travel (くらしと旅行のための基礎日本語) – Beginner Japanese Conversation Guide

Practical Japanese: Basic Expressions for Living and Travel is an easy-to-start self-study textbook created for foreigners who want to quickly communicate in Japanese during daily life or while traveling in Japan.

This book is perfect for learners who think:

“I want to enjoy my trip to Japan and be able to hold simple conversations.”

“I will live in Japan and need practical Japanese I can use immediately.”

Written with clear English explanations, the book also includes romaji (Roman letters) so even learners who cannot yet read hiragana or katakana can begin studying right away. With just one hour of study per day for about one month, you can learn essential vocabulary, grammar, and basic conversation patterns used in real everyday situations such as shopping, transportation, restaurants, and housing.

The focus is not academic Japanese — it teaches the Japanese you actually need to survive and feel comfortable in Japan.

Key Features

• Ideal for travelers, exchange students, and new residents in Japan

• English explanations for easy understanding

• Romaji support for absolute beginners

• Covers real-life conversations and situations

• Learn daily vocabulary, grammar, and phrases quickly

• Structured short-term study plan (1 hour/day × 1 month)

Product Details

Publisher: IBC Publishing

Author: Kiyomi Ogawa

Language: English & Japanese

Pages: 100 pages

Dimensions: 18.3 × 0.9 × 25.7 cm

Category: Japanese language learning / travel conversation guide