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Things to Do in Japan
SumoWatching sumo is an exciting and very traditional Japanese experience. Six major tournaments are held throughout the year in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka (www.sumo.or.jp/eng).
Skiing
Come winter, do as many Japanese do and hit the slopes. Mountains here are covered in top-class ski resorts (www.skijapanguide.com), especially in the Japanese Alps and Hokkaido. Many resorts also have hot springs (onsen) to relax in après ski.
Whale and dolphin watching
Several former whaling ports have caught onto the tourist value of switching to whale-watching tours. Between January and March is a good time to go whale or dolphin watching (www.h2.dion.ne.jp/~owa/english/e_content.html).
Cherry blossom parties
From April through May, cherry trees start blossoming across the country, and lively parties are held underneath the pretty blossoms. The most famous are in Ueno Park in Tokyo and Maruyama Park in Kyoto.
Sapporo Snow Festival
Every February, Sapporo, Hokkaido's vibrant capital, hosts its extraordinary Snow Festival (www.snowfes.com). The ice party lasts for seven days, and is marked by huge, elaborate snow and ice sculptures. Several other towns in Hokkaido also have snow and ice festivals during the winter.
Traditional Performing Arts
In Tokyo or Osaka book a seat to see some bunraku, a unique form of puppet theatre, or the dramatic forms of noh and kabuki which feature participant dressed in colourful traditional costumes (www.ntj.jac.go.jp).
Geisha Dances
Few will have the funds or connections to enjoy a private audience with a geisha, but Kyoto's geisha dances (odori) held in April, May and October, are open to all. The most prestigious is the Miyako Odori (www.miyako-odori.jp) held in Gion.
Tokyo Shopping
Ginza is packed with smart department stores, while Omotesando, lined with trees and top-brand boutiques, is the city's most pleasant retail strip. Roppongi's Tokyo Midtown (www.tokyo-midtown.com) and Roppongi Hills (www.roppongihills.com) complexes are also worth checking out.
Tsukiji Fish Market
Get up early to witness the world's largest fish market at Tsukiji (www.tsukiji-market.or.jp). The action kicks off around 4am and winds down around midday. Afterwards, feast on the freshest of sushi and sashimi at the restaurants beside the market.
Earth Celebration
Sado Island, rural and largely unspoilt, is home to the famous taiko drumming group, Kodo (www.kodo.or.jp). Every August they return to their base to host the fantastic Earth Festival featuring percussion artists from around the world.
Japanese tea ceremony
Arrange to take part in a traditional tea ceremony through the tourist information centres in Kyoto and Tokyo. The elegant ritual takes place in a room designed and designated for tea, a chashitsu, and is steeped in symbolism.
Hot springs (onsen)
When the Japanese want to relax they head to a natural hot spring resort, or onsen. Famous ones include Dogo in Matsuyama, Shikoku, one of the oldest in Japan; and Ibusuki, on the southern tip of Kyushu, renowned for its hot-sand saunas Other Japan Travel Guides Public Holidays Night Life and Entertainment Things To See Getting Around Communication Accommodation Things To Do Climate General Information Food and Drink Key Facts Shopping Money Duty Free Getting There
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Japan Overview
Posted by Miss Ashley on 21 April 2010 11:15:02
The "Land of the Rising Sun”, Japan, known as Nihon or Nippon in Japanese, is an island nation in East Asia. Japan is the wealthy nation with culture stretches back millennia, yet has also adopted (and created) the latest modern fashions and trends. Japan is a study in contrasts and contr... More
Communications in Japan
Posted by Mr. Aadu Sye on 04 January 2010 10:17:05
By phone International dialling prefixes vary from company to company. Check with your operator for more details. For international calls to Japan, the country code is 81. Emergency call Emergency call can be made from any phone at free of charge: call 110 for police or call 119 fo... More
Accommodation in Japan
Posted by Mr. Aadu Sye on 04 January 2010 10:16:52
Hotels Western hotels can be rare outside Tokyo and Osaka; elsewhere, it's Japanese brands like JAL/Nikko, Rihga Royal and Prince that rule the roost Capsule hotels Capsule hotels are the ultimate in space-efficient sleeping: for a small fee (normally between ¥3,000 and ¥4,000), ... More
