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Questioned 8 months ago

Are there english speaking scuba companies in Izu that do daily dive tours?

Deleted User I do not know about Izu but I know one shop in kawaguchi Saiatam , they do diving tours to izu and Aoi one of the staff there speak enough English. https://www.energy-dc.com/ Continue

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Questioned 8 months ago

I had an English guide to Tokyo which I forgot to bring with me. Where could I buy one here?

Matt Watson Kinokunia in Shinjuku is great. They have 2 stores there.You can also try Maruzen. There is one in Marunouchi, near Tokyo Station, and one in Nihonbashi. They also have many more stores scattered around Tokyo. https://honto.jp/store/areasearch.html?shgcd%5B%5D=HB310&view=r&shlcd=02 Continue

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Questioned 9 months ago

Please: Top 5 Shabu Shabu in Ginza?

Goro I like restaurants below. I couldn’t find websites in English… Zakuro Ginza https://hitosara.com/0002132592/ Rangetsu http://ginza-rangetsu.com/menu/index.html Shabusen Ginza (2 shops) https://www.zakuro.co.jp/syabusen/index.html Shabutsuu http://www.cardinal-japan.co... Continue

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Questioned 9 months ago

Hello! Japaneese sockets are different from european, but I can't find any adapters in my home city. Do I get in right, that japaneese sockets are same with dual american ones? And is it actually a necessity to buy an adapter in advance?

Toraneko To be specific, Japanese sockets are compatible with North American ones. Although North American plugs are polarized - so an American plug can be inserted into a Japanese outlet. However, Japanese extension cords and taps are not, so you'd need a plug adapter to use them. (You can pick one up at... Continue

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Questioned 9 months ago

what should I do in Kyoto ?

Toraneko It all depends on your interests - not to mention the season and the weather (which sometimes stinks). If you like old temples and shrines, you will find heaven in Kyoto with over 2000 of them. If you dislike them, then you'll find Kyoto more of a challenge to enjoy - but it is possible. Even if ... Continue

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Questioned 9 months ago

Hi all! Reasonable price for good quality, traditional tea cups made in Japan and where can I buy them? I have seen them going for 1300-1700 yen at tourist shops. I will be in Kyoto, Tokyo & Himeji/Osaka from 5/31-6/11. Thank you in advance for your help!

Goro Hello. I like Tachikichi. There are simple style and traditional designed cups or dishes etc.. You can find shops in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. As this shop is form Kyoto (i did not know..)Please find shop website in Enlish.http://www.tachikichi.co.jp/en/index.htmland also on line shop site of cups/... Continue

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Questioned 9 months ago

Hi, I'm a Irish street performer. I perform Videogame music on the piano Dressed as Super Mario. What places in Japan are best

ks I think Akihabara is best place of your peformance. Continue

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Questioned 9 months ago

What is the famous culture in Tokyo

Goro I think the culture in Tokyo is Sumo Kabuki Ukiyoe Sumo: Sumo tournament is also in Kansai area but currently there are about 50 sumo beya (stable) only around Tokyo. You can visit some of them to see their training and you can taste sumo cuisine. http://www.sumo.or.j... Continue

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Questioned 9 months ago

What to or what not to wear when going to Kaiseki restaurants? Are there any obligations or restrictions? Thnx!

Mari Takahashi Depend on which restaurant where you go and it is always safe to check with the particular restaurant where you are going. In general, it's safer to be formal. Don't expose too much skin, no flip flops or sandals, no jeans and don't wear strong perfumes as kaiseki cuisines value aroma of the food... Continue

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Questioned 9 months ago

I would like to try a ryoken close to Narita if possible, any thoughts?

Goro Hi! Unfortunately I have never got an opportunity to stay at Ryokan around Narita area but I know there are nice Ryokan in Narita. Please check the site link below. https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Hotel_Review-g298161-d1144304-Reviews-Miyamoto_Ryokan-Narita_Chiba_Prefecture_Kanto.h... Continue

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Questioned 9 months ago

Where can I get a stylish hair cut for men with a good price in Tokyo? :)

Cool hair cut but not expensive. Thanks.

ks May be you can find good shop in this airticle.Reference:https://livejapan.com/en/article-a0000495/?ks Continue

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Questioned 9 months ago

Hello are there any salsa clubs you reccomend in Tokyo?

Goro Hello. I have never been to any Salsa club in Tokyo but I have heard some clubs. I will send the club link. please check them !! https://www.facebook.com/salsacaribetokyo/ https://www.facebook.com/Bar-Restaurant-Asere-219251714850106/ https://www.facebook.com/elcafelatinojapan Continue

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Questioned 9 months ago

What food shall I try at Narita Tokyo

Junya Sakamoto i will recommend to eat delicious food in Narita,you should try to eat eel,Narita is very famous local food eel,there are a lot of eel restaurant there,if you like Continue

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Questioned 9 months ago

How to enjoy Izakaya correctly?

2 more questions here..1. Is it rude to eat in izakaya style without alcoholic beverages?2. What age to drink legally in Japan?

Mari Takahashi 1. It's not technically rude to eat without alcoholic beverages in Izakaya. They offer various soft drinks for those who do not prefer alcoholic drinks and my friends and I often drink soft drinks, too, from the beginning or after drinking few alcoholic drinks. However, usually at least a person ... Continue

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Questioned 9 months ago

Restaurant around Togendai (Hakone)

I’ve planned to go to Hakone and have lunch around Togendai pier. Which restaurants should I pick?

Goro I have done boat sightseeing but I have never had dinner there. However many people suggested to go to Togendai view restaurant.As I see the website, three are nice food and very nice view.Please check it here!https://www.hakone-kankosen.co.jp/foreign/en/restaurant/ Continue

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Questioned 9 months ago

Same store, which one I should go?

In Shibuya and Shinjuku, I've found that these 2 places got a lot of similar shops such as LABI , BIC , Uniqlo and a lot more. Which place got better shop? I'm gonna go to Tokyo next week. Thanks !

Yoshie Yanagida I think Shibuya is better than Shinjyuku.Because there are many restaurants & newest shops there. Also not only about shopping.You can take a most famous intersection's photo. Furthermore, there are many volunteer staffs who have sign with "May I help you?" here and there. All of them can speak E... Continue

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Questioned 10 months ago

Where can I find reasonably priced interesting clothes in Tokyo? There was lots of beautiful clothes in department stores that I couldn't afford or cheap stuff in shopping centres but nothing in between. And yes, I know Uniqlo and second hand shops.

Chika Shomura You want to find “interesting “ clothes , don’t you?Why don’t you go to Harajyuku or Ueno? Continue

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Questioned 10 months ago

How to get a loving and caring partner for sightseeing

ks Please check that:https://livejapan.com/en/in-tsukiji/spot-lj0003364/?ks Continue

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Questioned 10 months ago

What food I should try in Tokyo

Chika Shomura I recommend you try to eat “Monjyayaki”and some Japanese sweets like “Dorayaki” :) Continue

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Questioned 10 months ago

Best reasonable but specialised steak in Tokyo??!?

Mari Takahashi I have never been to this place but Ikinari Steak seems to be popular among people in Tokyo.their menu: http://ikinaristeak.com.e.abd.hp.transer.com/menu/I have been to Teppanyaki Orca and they had quite good quality of teppanyaki steak in the reasonable price meal course.Orca: http://www.orca201... Continue

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