The world today is a much smaller place than it once was. With technology advancing at a booming rate, and travel time cut down to a mere fraction of what it used to be, people are globe-trotting like never before. Those travelling to other countries might do it for pleasure or for business purposes.

One country most visited for both the aforementioned reasons is, of course, Japan. Japan is one of the few countries that can boast of a rich tradition and culture as well as path breaking technology and infrastructure. Whatever the reason for visiting Japan, the visitor is never disappointed and always returns satisfied.

We believe that satisfaction derived from a trip to Japan can be increased manifold by knowing the language. If you are going for business reasons, knowledge of the Japanese language will help in business deals and establishing relations with your host. If you’re a tourist, knowing the language will help moving around the country and talking to people better.

Using Japanese to say what you want or need

When preparing to visit another country, one of the first things you pack is the medicines. However, say a few days into the visit you realize you have to buy some medicine from the pharmacy. Not knowing the language can make asking for a simple tablet a sore trial. Thus, the first chapter in the Rocket Japanese audio training helps you learn how to say simple words like ‘this and that’, along with the words for head, stomach or any part of your body that is not quite right! This will make any trip to the pharmacy successful and you can be sure of having got the right medicine.

Once medication is taken care of, its time for some popular means of fun. The Japanese comic Manga is an international craze and what better opportunity to embrace Japanese than to learn about Manga in its original language. Rocket Japanese can help you learn how to hold a conversation in Japanese and also crack some jokes. This will help you in conversations and get a better understanding of the language. Manga is a popular literary form, but the national craze in Japan (like most other countries) is sport! Soccer is the most talked about sport in Japan, and talking about it is the best way of making friends in the country.

Rocket Japanese dedicated several lessons to learning about sports and physical activity. It will teach you simple phrases and words related to the game which you can use with great gusto while discussing or watching the game with your new found Japanese friends!

Involve yourself with Kabuki in Japan

Along with literature and sports, the traditional form of Japanese theater, Kabuki is an intricate part of the Japanese culture. In this part of the Rocket Japanese download, you will explore this art form and introduce you to words and sentences related to Kabuki including names for the various costumes. When visiting any country, exploring its art and culture is very important and forms an essential part of the entire experience. This experience can be enhanced greatly by enjoying the culture and art in its original language rather than relying on interpreters or resorting to translations.

Interested in getting to grips with Japanese arts and culture? Check out our Rocket Japanese review to discover the best way of learning Japanese.