Thus spake Rob Standefer (xxxxxx@fastlane.net):
> My big question is, how hard is it to get around and enjoy Tokyo and its
> outlying areas with no knowledge of Japanese?
Quite simple -- and I will make the same offer to you and the rest of the
list that I made to Marlin in private...let me know when you will be in
town (perferably with a week or two's notice) and I will be happy to show
you around. Even with limited or no Japanese, you can do great just as
a tourist...but it's good to have a local with you to make sure you don't
get ripped off. ;)
That being said, a little Japanese goes a long way...and I am learning
quite quickly now that I have a reason to speak it every day ;)
-Joan
P.S. Free housing during your stay MIGHT be possible if it's short and you
tend to be the sort of person who washes him/herself daily.
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