People speak Yamaguchi Dialect, which is very similar to the dialect that is spoken in Tokyo, but the vocabulary is somewhat different.
When you get in Yamaguchi prefecture, you may see the sign of "Oidemase（おいでませ）" - meaning "Yokoso" or "Welcome" in Yamaguchi Japanese.
In Iwakuni, there is an American base, so some people understand English well. But in other areas, especially in rural areas, few people understand English well. So learning some basic Japanese phrases will help you so much.
In Shimonoseki, there are many Koreans. You will find some signs and guides written in Korean. You might also find people who speak Korean if you try.
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