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My Most Embarrassing Travel Mistake

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  • What kind of seat did the narrator find?
    A comfortable seat by the window.
  • What was difficult about speaking to the station guard?
    The narrator’s Japanese was poor, and the guard’s English was not very good./The language barrier
  • Where did the narrator start their journey?
    Tokyo Station
  • What destination did the narrator see on the train sign?
    Nagoya
  • Why was this mistake a problem?
    Because the Shinkansen skipped Odawara and cost much more.
  • What type of train had the narrator mistakenly taken?
    The Shinkansen (bullet train).
  • What did the narrator notice about the train stops?
    The train wasn’t stopping at any small stations.
  • What was the narrator’s final feeling after solving the problem?
    Relieved
  • How did they finally understand each other?
    By using maps, pointing, and a translation app.
  • Why did the narrator think it was the right train?
    Because Nagoya was in the same direction as Odawara.
  • What extra expense did the narrator face?
    They had to pay for a new, very expensive fare back.
  • What was the atmosphere like inside the train?
    Quiet, modern, with business travelers.
  • How does the narrator view the experience now?
    As a funny story to share with friends.
  • What did the narrator enjoy during the first hour?
    The view of the countryside
  • What is the main lesson from the story?
    Always check carefully before boarding trains in a foreign country.
  • How long did it take before the train stopped?
    About ninety minutes.
  • Where was the narrator traveling to?
    Odawara
  • Where did the train finally stop?
    Nagoya
  • How did the narrator feel when they realized the mistake?
    Embarrassed and worried
  • Who did the narrator ask for help at Nagoya station?
    A station guard.
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