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Questioned 6 months ago

Sights

Me and my family are planning to go to Japan in mid January. Mostly we'll be staying at Tokyo, other than Tokyo are there any side trips near Tokyo that you suggest ? (maybe smwhere that has ryokans/onsen)

Toraneko
Toraneko There is no shortage of places for day trips - Nikko, Hakone, the Fuji 5 Lakes area, Karuizawa, Kusatsu, Izu, Kamamura/Enoshima, Kawagoe, Takao, Okutama, Yokohama, the Ushiku Great Buddha, Nokogiriyama, Minakami, Showa Kinen Park, and more. There are regional rail passes you can get for nearly al... Continue
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Questioned 7 months ago

Shopping

What brands matcha powders are the best to buy in Tokyo?

Hi. This is my first question here. I would like to know what brands are the best matcha, and where can I find and buy them in Tokyo? I will be visiting Japan in December. Thank you~ 

Goro
Goro Most famous Maccha are coming from Kyoto, Aichi and Shizuoka.There are many kind and tast as you know so difficult to choose but I like the best is from Tsujiri and Fukujuen. I could not find the site in English so please use translate page! Tujiri shop, you can find it herehttps://www.kataoka.co... Continue
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Questioned 7 months ago

Culture

Hey, I'll be visiting Japan for the first time in 13-18 March. Where should I go if I am just going to use Tokyo Wide Pass?

I mean with no additional transportation cost or places I can reach by walk from station.I'll be going alone so I prefer a safe place for tourist

Toraneko
Toraneko The Tokyo Wide Pass is an excellent regional pass - if you use it to go as far as you can every day for its 3 day validity, you can save about ¥20,000! As to where to go, there are many day trips you can take on one, including Nikko, Hakone, the Fuji 5 Lakes area, Karuizawa, Kusatsu, Izu, Kamamur... Continue
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Questioned 8 months ago

Food

Are there any cultural rules we should be aware of when dining with the baby? Are there types of restaurants where it's not suitable to bring a baby (i.e. Izakayas, fine dining, etc) or are most places family friendly?

Goro
Goro Hi!! I agree with Sakamoto san. First of all, please check that the restaurant is non smoking or not. As I had an experience, the essayist way to find the family friendly restaurant is to go to department store or shopping mall. They clearly mention which restaurant is non-smoking or baby welc... Continue
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Questioned 8 months ago

Food

What is best restaurant to visit....? Doesnt need to be famous... but something you would like your tomodachi to try if he comes to visit

What is best restaurant to visit....? Doesnt need to be famous... but something you would like your tomodachi to try if he comes to visit...What restaurant you personaly like in tokyo? 

Sosuke Kimura
Sosuke Kimura I would recommend looking for a izakaya (Japanese Pub). You can enjoy various kinds of food and alcohol at the izakaya. There are many styles about izakaya.I think that I recommend a tavern that can enjoy seafood and japanese sake among them.For example, "Uojin" in Tsukishima is cheap and you can... Continue
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Questioned 8 months ago

Shopping

Are a lot of shops in Kurashiki closed on Mondays?

I saw that a lot of museums in Kurashiki are closed on Mondays. Are a lot of shops closed too?

Sosuke Kimura
Sosuke Kimura I have never been to Kurashiki, so I do not know the exact location. However, I think that there are many places where Monday is closed at stores such as restaurants for general customers. Of course there are shops that are open all year round and different days are closed. I will depend on... Continue
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Questioned 8 months ago

Tips

Second trip to Japan and plan to travel north to Hokkaido.Would like suggestions on where to visit over 2 weeks.

Mari Takahashi
Mari Takahashi There are lots to see in Hokkaido! It also depends on which season you are planning to visit. If it's winter, it is very hard to travel around Hokkaido because you will have to drive in snow and some roads may close in winter. Here are recommendations from my experience.Summer: Hike in Shiretoko ... Continue
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Questioned 8 months ago

Food

I would like to try sushi in Japan but I don't like the taste of raw fish nor of vinegar. Which type of sushi do you recommend???

Mari Takahashi
Mari Takahashi There are many kinds of sushi that do not use raw fish such as egg (tamago), natto, cucumber rolls (kappa maki), yam, etc. However, vinegared rice is inevitable to sushi.Something similar to sushi that does not use vinegars are onigiri - it's translated to rice ball in English. We stuff all sorts... Continue
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Questioned 8 months ago

Tips

I'll be visiting Tokyo, Japan for my first time Oct 19 - Nov 4 what should I see and do while i'm there?

Dhaval(ダワル)
Dhaval(ダワル) Wow..That’s the great time to visit Tokyo! You can see early-autumn leaves in Tokyo, and some peak autumn at nearby tourist spots! In Tokyo, you can have Tokyo sightseeing, and along with that you can plan Tokyo outskirts, like: -          Kawagoe (known as little-edo) -          Nikko (famo... Continue
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Questioned 8 months ago

Food

im a cook who like to try more traditional food in tokyo and kyoto areas. any suggestion ?

hi.im a cook from israel.i have been working in japanese inspired restaurants in the past 2 years.i will be in japan for 3 weeks and i like to taste and learn more about really traditional japanese food .if you have any suggestions  i will be grateful.

Susumu Matt Matsumoto
Susumu Matt Matsumoto Not in Tokyo. It’s In Kamakura,One hour by train from Tokyo.Restaurant named ‘Naruto ya tenzo’ Is my favorite. Only one course menu or udon is available and no animal oriented food is used.  Yes it’s vegan.  Continue
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