Taxi drivers in Japan will not take advantage of riders and will use the GPS and meter to get you from point A to point B as quickly as they can. A late-night surcharge is added between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. and any fares incurred on highways are paid by the rider. For an idea of fares, a seven-kilometer Tokyo ride taking about 25 minutes should
Use this phrase to explain to your new friends where you’re staying, as well as how long you’re staying. Je vous présente… (lit. “I present you…”) This is another way of saying “This is [my]…” when you want to introduce two people to each other. Enchanté/Enchantée. (Pleased to meet you.) Tip# 3: Be specific about the time & place, or ask them to decide. When requesting someone’s time, clarity is key. If you have a specific time and place in mind, state it clearly. This shows that you’ve considered the details and are considerate of their schedule. But you can always ask someone at the station for help if you aren’t sure where to go. People who work at stations wear pretty distinct uniforms, so they aren’t hard to find. Japanese Phrases for Taxis. I’m not going to say too much about taxis, because you can find a really good list of helpful taxi Japanese phrases here. I didn’t Foreign visitors can dial 0800055850 for the Safe Taxi Service Hotline (or dial 55850 on mobile phone) to ask for a cab in English. Or call the English-Speaking Drivers’ Association at 27997997 for a cab. ph16BOg. 67 470 418 210 34 79 132 290 313