To communicate with foreigners visiting Japan, many Japanese local governments are handing out finger pointing translation sheets. By pointing what they want t say, people in Japan would understand what they are trying to say. This is a great idea.

ばった Batta Glashoper...

We3 have a new coffee machine at HQ. It is fancy coffee maker that we are testing. Because of that, everyone goes to HQ to get a cup of coffee. So nobody makes coffee any more at R&D building where I reside. I have no coffee ... I am dinking tea.

新聞 しんぶん Shinbun Newspaper しんぶんをみましたか Shinbun o Mimashitaka Have you seen the newspaper?...

眼鏡 めがね Megane Eye Glasses 眼鏡屋 めがねや Meganeya Eye Glass Store...

how much would you pay for this? It is a great rib steak. I paid less than $30 in Japan.

切符 きっぷ Kippu Ticket きっぷはいくらですか Kippu wa Ikura Desuka How much is the ticket?...

市場 いちば Ichiba Market ここは　あめよこ　です This is Ame Yoko...

Back to the Basics I am currently in Japan working and relaxing at the same time. I can do this because I have very capable people running the company...

ご飯 ごはん Gohan Rice ... or it may mean meal....