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What is the best place in Tokyo for japanese whiskey tasting?
The number of Japanese whiskey bottles are getting less and less due to the popularity of whiskey...
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My family will be visiting Japan for 3 days only, what do you suggest for teenagers to see in Tokyo?
A typical teenager in Japan spend their time after school and weekends at Harajuku. I spent so much time in Harajuku when I was a teenager.Walk along the famous Takeshita Street. You will find lots of Japanese teenager busy for shopping and eating. Buy a crepe like a local Japanese. You will find...
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Best food or tours I should partake in while in Osaka, Kyoto or Yokohama?
Yokohama's famous food is ramen. It is said that the first ramen in Japan was served in Yokohama! Hub Japan has an article about ramen in Yokohama:https://hubjapan.io/articles/10-best-ramen-in-yokohama-for-noodle-lovers
Answered 1 day ago
Is Otaku Culture centered in Tokyo ?
I think there are some Otaku culture in other areas, but still it's centered in Tokyo. Especially, Akihabara and Ikebukuro are the places you can experience Otaku culture.
Answered 3 days ago
What is the best place in Tokyo for japanese whiskey tasting?
The number of Japanese whiskey bottles are getting less and less due to the popularity of whiskey in past few years, and it is becoming harder to encounter to Japanese whiskey with "aged" labels at bars nor stores. However, these bars might have such bottles:Brilliant in Keio Plaza Hotelhttp://ww...
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Answered 3 days ago
What is the best place in Tokyo for japanese whiskey tasting?
How about the Tokyo Whiskey Museum? You can try more than 1000 kinds of whiskey from Japan and all over the world! The only the whiskey, but the appetizers are also wonderful! Try it out!http://tokyo-whisky-library.com/en/index.html
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Answered 5 days ago
contact email address for yokohama maritime museum
I think you can use the contact form here:https://www.nyk.com/rekishi/e/about/contact.htm
Answered 7 days ago
Do you have any recommendation on Japanese style accomondation?
If you are staying in Tokyo, Japanese style accommodation (ryokan) is limited. Some of them are listed in this article:https://hubjapan.io/articles/10-best-ryokans-in-tokyo-for-a-traditional-japanese-stayIf you have chance to travel other areas, onsen districts usually have many ryokans, such as ...
Answered 16 days ago
I am a Haruki Murakami fan. I have read most of their books. I would like to know if there is any tour around the Tokio places he describes in his books. Thanks
Thanks. We will try. We expected to find something purely related to Murakami but probably is too specific
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Answered 16 days ago
I am a Haruki Murakami fan. I have read most of their books. I would like to know if there is any tour around the Tokio places he describes in his books. Thanks
I have never heard of tours like that. This organization seems to host bicycle tours but information is not much.https://www.tokyotabisaki.jp/%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E5%86%85%E5%AE%B9/tokyo-culture-cycling-tour/
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Answered 25 days ago
i like to see the temples of budhha
If you are traveling in Tokyo, how about taking a day trip to Kamakura? There is Kotoku-in temple where holds the Great Buddha. It is fun because you can even get to enter inside the Buddha! http://www.kotoku-in.jp/en/
Answered 27 days ago
Where can I experience the most authentic Japanese culture?
I think that It depends on what you are interested in.If you are interested in gourmet, there are many things in Tokyo.Personally, I will be able to experience Japan more than the modern city Tokyo, Tohoku et al. Tohoku has nature. Of course the food is delicious.I think that Kyoto can also exper...
Answered about 1 month ago
This is my first trip to japan. I am planning to visit Kyoto and Hiroshima. Is this a good idea or I should visit tokyo as well?
It is enough that you visit KYOTO and HIROSHIMA.In KTOYO, you can feel old japan（historic monuments, temples..) .Also you can eat traditional japanese meals.In HIROSHIMA, there is nou normal town, but if you see atomic bomb dome,to you can feel world war 2,and prey for peace.
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Answered about 1 month ago
This is my first trip to japan. I am planning to visit Kyoto and Hiroshima. Is this a good idea or I should visit tokyo as well?
Kyoto and Hiroshima are both beautiful and must-visit cities. You should visit all the places if you have time! Kyoto and Hiroshima are pretty close to each other comparing to Tokyo, so how about leaving Tokyo for your next visit and stick to western side of Japan for this time? Tokyo has lots of...
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How to Enjoy Hanami, Cheery Blossom Viewing, Like a Japanese
Hanami, cherry blossom viewing, is a very important part in Japanese culture. I, as a Japanese, participate in Hanami at least once in a year, like most Japanese people do. I will introduce how local Japanese enjoy Hanami. The history of Hanami The history of Hanami, cherry blossom viewing dates...
Answered about 2 months ago
What do they mean 'no bathroom or shared bathroom' when booking a ryokan in Hakone?
It means that your room do not have bathrooms. (The ryokan does not offer private bathrooms in your room) Shared bathrooms with several rooms are built on the same or different floor and you share with other guests.
Answered 2 months ago
What time does Kanamara Matsuri start?
It seems to start from 10:00 am this year.https://twitter.com/kanayamajinjya/status/833652918007894016
Answered 2 months ago
What food should I try in Tokyo?
You should try some traditional Edo-style food. Edo is the old name of the city Tokyo. Traditional Edo-style food are for example: Dojo-nabe (loaches hotpot), monjayaki, Negima Nabe (fat tuna and green onion hotpot), Chanko-Nabe (sumo wrestler's food), Fukagawa Meshi (clam rice), sukiyaki, tendon...
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Answered 2 months ago
Where should I go to see how anime is created in Japan?
Definitely Ghibli museum if you like Ghibli movies. There are tons of drawings and planning materials displayed. It will be so much fun if you are familiar with Ghibli movie.Suginami animation museum may be more general and academic. You can learn the history of anime in Japan and they do worksho...
Answered 2 months ago
What food should I try in Tokyo?
You should difinetely try Sushi. I guess you can taste not so bad sushi in any suhi restaurants in Tokyo. In case you don't prefer low fish, some sushi restrants rerve sushi with cooked food.
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Answered 2 months ago
Where can I play video games?
At "8-bit cafe" in Shinjuku, you can play video games such as super famicon and gameboy. They also have many original cocktails inspired by games.http://8bitcafe.net/index.html
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