When & Where To See Sumo The best way to experience sumo is by attending one of the officialbasho(sumo tournaments), which take place just six times each year in locations across Japan. For details read on! There are other ways to experience sumo as well, such as by going to one of ...
In Japan, a market is one of the few places where haggling is acceptable, but be reasonable — also bring cash, nothing else is accepted. As with all markets, it’s best to arrive nice and early before the dealers nab all the best items, although haggling is usually more effective at ...
If there’s one thing people know about Japan, it’s sumo wrestling. Well, that and geisha, the iconic Mount Fuji, and those bullet trains. Sumo tournaments happen six times a year, and three of those take place in Tokyo. If you’re fortunate enough to be here when there’s a ...
Other places in Japan to see sumo wrestling There are other ways ofseeing sumo wrestling in Japanbesides the major tournaments. Regular exhibitions are held between the tournaments and you can also visit asumo beya (heya), where the wrestlers live and train. Sumo wrestlers training in a sumo ...
Elegant kimono, smooth white make-up, and that classic demure look —geishaare, by nature, charming. Actually seeing a geisha in Japan is uncommon, but it’s not impossible. And if you are going to see one, Kyoto is your best bet. Here’s our advice for how and where to see geisha...
Japan might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of breath-taking marine life. But if you don’t get under water in the Land of the Rising Sun, you are missing out big time. Japan boasts some of the highest marine biodiversity in the world, and you can find any...
But there’s more to this neighborhood than just historical sites. Hoppy Street is a fringed with indoor and outdoor pubs; Nakamise Street is the same but for shopping. There’s also the historic Hanayashiki amusement park, and, in neighboring Ryugoku, you can witness sumo wrestlers practicing...
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Our room was an Artist Queen Room. It’s their smallest room, at 22 sqm, but it was spacious enough for us and our luggage. Each room has its unique theme and design, like Sakura/ Cherry Blossom, Samurai, Sumo, Castle, and Geisha—so cool!