Imagine landing in Tokyo, Seoul, or Hanoi—without speaking a word of Japanese, Korean, or Vietnamese—and still ordering food like a local, navigating train stations with confidence, and chatting with street vendors like old friends. Thanks to real-time translation technology, that vision is no longer a fantasy—it’s the new normal for travelers in 2025.

While not speaking Japanese may seem daunting, Japan’s tourist-friendly infrastructure, helpful locals, and technology make it easy to explo