A day at the sumo is one of the most exciting experiences in Japan. My Swedish friends, who were sumo newbies, asked me to help them get tickets and go along with them. It’s not hard to accept an invite like that one.
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Suijo Bus to Asakusa
The Suijo Bus is a tourist ferry with a different few routes along the Sumida River and on Tokyo Bay, and is a great way to see Tokyo from another aspect that many people don’t see. It’s a good reminder that Tokyo is actually a waterfront city, which is easy to forget when in many… Continue reading Suijo Bus to Asakusa
At the May Sumo tournament
On the opening day of the May Sumo tournament earlier this month, and I was at Kokugikan in Ryogoku to enjoy the action. I had some friends of a friend visiting Japan, with a brief to take them somewhere good. I worked out how to buy tickets online, got some seats a few days in advance, and… Continue reading At the May Sumo tournament