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Uncover the world of sumo less than 30 minutes from central Tokyo! At Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka, you can feast on Chanko Nabe and Tonkatsu alongside a sumo match. After your meal, it’s your turn to square off with a former sumo wrestler.

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Would you make a good sumo wrestler? Find out in this unique restaurant in Asakusa. Watch a Japanese dance performance and a sumo bout, eat a chanko nabe wrestler meal, and, if you’re brave, suit up and challenge a real sumo wrestler in the dohyo!

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Join Hiroshi–your spirited guide–for an izakaya, street food, & nightlife adventure in Kyoto! Explore key areas like the downtown district & Gion, visit local izakayas & drinking dens, & make lifelong memories along the way. Flexible itinerary!

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A fun time for the whole family, you’ll dress, train, and eat like a ninja during this immersive experience in Asakusa! Test out your shuriken, blowgun, and sword skills, then refuel with a ninja-themed menu followed by a casual tea ceremony.

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Have an all-you-can-drink takoyaki party with local Japanese people! Learn about Japanese culture while grilling up the classic party food, takoyaki. The perfect opportunity to experience a Japanese nomikai party!

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Take a morning stroll around Yusentei Park, the historic home of a samurai. Explore the park’s gardens and waterfalls, feed the lake’s koi fish, and relax with a cup of tea. End the tour with Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki or delicious sushi.

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Explore Ginza after dark! Visit charming shrines, walk through backstreets and learn about the area in a walking tour, then meet friendly locals at a lively snack bar in Shinbashi. Drinks, snacks, games and karaoke are included!

Experience Asakusa from an observation deck, and take to the streets for a more intimate look at must-see spots like Sensoji. Finish the experience with a dinner accompanied by lovely live performances with traditional Japanese instruments!

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Eat your way through Naha’s famous foods in this walking tour with several food stops guided by a local host. Learn about Okinawan culture while sampling some of its popular dishes like chanpuru, goya burgers, Okinawa-style soba noodles and more.

Sitting at the counter seat in front of a sushi chef, discover the meaning of “omotenashi,” Japanese hospitality, during this Standard Sushi Omakase Dining Experience.

Let your creativity bloom with a fun crafting class in Shinjuku! Design the mini flower garden of your dreams and enjoy a signature parfait in a Shinjuku cafe known for its flower-adorned architecture and delicious sweets.

Indulge in a premium dining course, learn to whisk matcha to enjoy with traditional sweets and bask in the sights of a historical treasure trove in this experience in a 280-year-old teahouse inside the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno.

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Experience the cultural activities and cuisine of beautiful Shonai! During this tour, you’ll visit Kamo Aquarium, enjoy a tasty lunch at a local farmer’s restaurant, and learn how to make e-rosoku candles, a traditional handicraft of the area.

Experience Asakusa, Tokyo’s traditional hub, to the fullest with an exquisite lunch after a history tour of the district! Located in the heart of the district, enjoy Japanese cuisine at a restaurant immersed in tradition.

Wander the neon-lit streets of Shibuya at night! Enjoy beef hot pot and all-you-can-drink sake and shochu at an izakaya restaurant, fish for your food in a Shibuya fishing restaurant and enjoy a guided tour full of cultural insights.

Experience mother nature’s beauty and power with a cruise tour around Kagoshima’s iconic active volcano, Sakurajima! While on the 3-hour tour, enjoy the tastes of Kagoshima through a delicious, plant-based meal and tea.

In Karatsu City, taste incredibly fresh, hand-harvested abalone and raw uni (sea urchin), sourced from the nearby Genkai Sea that borders Saga Prefecture. Revered as delicacies, appreciate the subtle taste of this premium seafood.

Discover Japanese cuisine, tea, table manners & more in this unforgettable experience in Gifu! You’ll try Otoki Ryori (temple cuisine) & learn about Japanese culinary traditions in a 120 year-old Meiji-era townhouse, from a certified lecturer.

Join Kyoko, a certified teacher from the Japan Service Manners Association, for a unique tea-tasting & table manner experience in Gifu! You’ll learn about tea culture, etiquette, & taste Marika (Jasmine) tea in a historic Meiji-era townhouse.

Feast on tempura, wagyu beef, and other izakaya dishes and wash it down with refreshing sake as you explore the hidden eateries led by a local guide in this food tour exploring Nakano, an entertainment hub west of Shinjuku in central Tokyo.

Discover Japan’s ancient capital of Asuka in central Nara, where you’ll explore the village’s ancient treasures and hike a historical park, where you’ll have breakfast atop a breathtaking viewpoint. Vegetarian and vegan friendly!