Topic: Kanji

A discussion of travel experiences in Tokyo highlights the "Robot Restaurant" and a detailed report on the venue published on Boing-Boing. The hosts also recommend the Google Translate mobile app for navigating Japan, noting its effectiveness in communicating with cab drivers and translating kanji addresses.

The difficulty of communicating with Japanese taxi drivers is explored, as they often cannot read English addresses or maps on smartphones. Dvorak suggests using hotel concierge services to write destinations in Kanji, while Curry explains that he is staying in a private apartment without such services. They discuss the necessity of being self-sufficient while navigating the city without a bilingual escort.

The discussion shifts to the difficulty of communicating with Tokyo taxi drivers who often cannot read English addresses or maps. John C. Dvorak suggests using bilingual hotel cards for navigation, but Adam explains they are staying in a private apartment without concierge services. They describe the challenges of being self-sufficient in a city where many service workers do not speak English.