Japanese language barrier in a moving car is exacerbated when the local has no idea what you're talking about. When both people are weak at the other's language can make for frustration or fun. It all depends on how you look at it. The drive to Tokyo was probably more stressful for my friend than she anticipated. It's situations like this that make the JET Programme such a great and unique experience. In the car, both of us opted for the Path Beyond to look beyond the miscommunication and look for the fun opportunities for the day. 

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