CULTURE

Answered about 2 months ago

Culture

Hello, is there any chance to watch a sumo match if I am not in japan during the tournament seasons? thanks

Goro, Lived in Japan

Hello ! As I know, we can visit Akageiko (morning training) at Sumo beya (training place/their office). I found a good website in English. Please check them!!https://wow-j.com/en/Allguides/tokyo/sightseeing/00066_en/ Sumo is still very traditional sports. So please check carefully their rules bef...

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Answered 3 months ago

Culture

Hi, my husband, daughter (5 years old), and myself will be traveling to Japan in June. I was wondering if anyone know of any place, we Can go where our daughter Can meet and play with other children? We Will be in Tokyo and Kyoto. Thank you very much.

Mari Takahashi, Living in Japan

Maybe Kid-o-Kid?https://kidokid.bornelund.co.jp/The place is thought for 6month old to 12 years old. Your daughter may like this place :)

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Answered 3 months ago

Culture

What are the best things to do in and around Tokyo to experience Japanese culture?

Toraneko, Lived in Japan

"Japanese culture" is an extremely broad subject - you need to refine it a lot more. There are many categories, like its food, music, castles, arts, temples/shrines, nature, gardens, night life, museums, shopping, history, and a lot more.Visiting a hot spring (onsen) at least once would be an exc...

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Answered 3 months ago

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What are the best things to do in and around Tokyo to experience Japanese culture?

Kazuko Sanami, Living in Japan

This is probably very typical but I would suggest to go to hot springs. You can find artificial one in Odaiba (very close to central tokyo) http://daiba.ooedoonsen.jp/en/ or going to Hakone (very common)http://www.hakoneyuryo.jp/english/To get into the Hot Springs bath you should follow some rule...

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Answered 5 months ago

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What is the most used script in Tokyo (or Japan in general)? (Kanji, Hiragana, Katanaka or furigana and such)

Sosuke Kimura, Living in Japan

We use to mix kanji, hiragana, katakana characters usually.Furigana is different from other characters. It is to assist reading the difficult kanji.

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Answered 5 months ago

Culture

What places in and around Tokyo are very cultural? (Shrines, parks etc.)

Yuka Tachibana, Living in Japan

How about Sensoji Temple and Zojoji Temple? Asakusa can see the sky tree while riding a rickshaw and Zojoji can be seen with Tokyo Tower. It is recommended that the light up of the night is beautiful. Because there are also many tourists, I think that English can be communicated somewhat.

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Answered 5 months ago

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What places in and around Tokyo are very cultural? (Shrines, parks etc.)

Goro, Lived in Japan

I do love to go to Jindaiji. It will take around 1 hour from Shinjuku. So we feel like a small trip. There is nature, temple, cultural events, cosy shops and famous soba. This is Japanese website http://www.jindaiji.or.jp/  this is summarized English site. www.jindaiji.or.jp/language/engli...

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Answered 5 months ago

Culture

Where is the best place to experience the Setsubun Mamemaki (bean throwing festival) on 3 February 2018?

Takayuki Masuda, Living in Japan

Hi, if you're coming from overseas and arrive at Narita Int'l Airport, the best place is " narita-san Shinsho-ji" temple. You can see Sumo wrestlers throwing soya beans to the visitors and can catch them. It is said that if you eat such beans you can spend a happy year!http://www.naritasan.or.jp/...

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Answered 5 months ago

Culture

What places in and around Tokyo are very cultural? (Shrines, parks etc.)

Takayuki Masuda, Living in Japan

Hi, I'd recommend you to visit "Gohyaku Rakan-ji" temple located near "Fud-mae" station of Tokyu Meguro line. When coming, you can take JR Yamate line and transfer at Meguro station to Tokyu Meguro line. Fudo-mae is the next to Meguro. (Take local train as rapid ones skip Fudo-mae)Gohyaku Rakan-j...

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Answered 6 months ago

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I am looking for a local Sento or Onsen in Tokyo that is more quiet and not very busy.

Midori, Living in Japan

Hi,In addition to Onsen with or without overnight stay in Ryokan, going to sento (local public bath) will be a good experience as you said.You can find the list in English here, though it won't be a full list.http://www.1010.or.jp/english/sento-location/Nowadays most people do not go to sento on ...

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Answered 6 months ago

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I am looking for a local Sento or Onsen in Tokyo that is more quiet and not very busy.

Shigeru Sakurai, Living in Japan

I don't know how you imagine about Japanese Onsen. In Japan, normally there are some or many staying houses ( be called as Ryokan) with bath(Onsen), and will stay one day or beyond two days in Ryokan. I think you could satisfy your request if you hope sites as above. ( there are some places close...

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Answered 7 months ago

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will be in Tokyo for 5 days in April 2018, and would like your recommendations to fill up our 5 days. We like cultural experiences, food, seeing cherry blossom.

Toraneko, Lived in Japan

First, you don't say when in April you are going to travel. On average, the end of March and the first week of April is a good time to see the blossoms, but every year is different and there is no way to know for sure until about a month before the flowers start to come out.Also, there are many g...

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Answered 7 months ago

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which part of tokyo which is interesting to visit visit during 29 dec - 5 jan 2018 ?

Toraneko, Lived in Japan

That entirely depends on your interests. You should know however that many places like museums, stores, etc are closed at the end/start of the year, so you should verify the place you plan to see will be open before you head out.I suggest you look through these comprehensive sites on Tokyo and se...

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Answered 7 months ago

Culture

will be in Tokyo for 5 days in April 2018, and would like your recommendations to fill up our 5 days. We like cultural experiences, food, seeing cherry blossom.

Goro, Lived in Japan

I do love to go to Hama rikyu garden park. It’s near shinonome/shinbashi (center of Tokyo) but we can’t believe it. A few years ago, I’ve been there to see Sakura (cherry blossom). So beautiful!!! We also could enjoy maccha tea. I couldn’t find calendar of 2018 but I think you will get fr...

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Answered 7 months ago

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will be in Tokyo for 5 days in April 2018, and would like your recommendations to fill up our 5 days. We like cultural experiences, food, seeing cherry blossom.

Yoshie Yanagida, Living in Japan

I recommend to go to Asakusa.Since there is Sumida river near Asakusa, you can see cherry blossom blooming in riverside.And, Asakusa is very popular traditional place in Tokyo, you can experience wearing Kimono, getting on rickshaw or something like that.http://ebisuya.com/en_smp/

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Answered 7 months ago

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How can I experience old japan? dress or meet gheisha's

Norman, Lived in Japan

That should be Kyoto, however, as you know that Kyoto is very, very popular place to visit from all over the world.Shirakawago is kind of farther, but there are less tourists compare with Kyoto and you can get the same satisfaction as Kyoto. There are beautiful old Japanese houses and untouched n...

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