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TT pics from my trip to Japan |
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avova 
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 Topic: TT pics from my trip to JapanPosted: 06/29/2017 at 10:49pm |
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The pics are here:
I played in Tokyo in 2 different clubs and once in Osaka. I also found a club in Kyoto, but it was closed during their posted hours, and one in Hiroshima, but I was too tired to play. Japanese are very polite. They always say "sorry" if they miss a shot, so in a big club all you hear is non-stop "sumimasen" (or "gomennasai" if they missed wildly). Lot of TT-shops there. I found several in Tokyo, Hiroshima, Osaka. I think they are all mentioned on this forum, actually. More non-TT pics here if you care: food https://imgur.com/a/MxLTZ Some pics, part 1 https://imgur.com/a/Wossp Some pics, part 2 https://imgur.com/a/i249o Edited by avova - 06/29/2017 at 11:49pm |
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shinshiro
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Posted: 06/30/2017 at 12:54am |
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Beautiful pictures!
Thanks for sharing!
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wilkinru
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Posted: 06/30/2017 at 1:26am |
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I'm going to Tokyo on vacation in Oct...would love to learn more about your trip and suggestions for things to do/try.
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kucharski
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Posted: 06/30/2017 at 2:56am |
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Hi! Avova, can you tell where in namba exactly is the location of the TT club? tnx
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Impossible is really impossible
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avova
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Posted: 06/30/2017 at 6:57am |
It is like 5 minutes walk from Dotonbori. I think this is their webiste: http://nishi-namba-tc.com/index.html Also, this place is 1-2 subway stations away from Namba, but it is more of a training center/coaching. You get get a table there for $10 per hour though: https://www.honmachi-tabletennis.com/ You need to bring a friend with you, they are mostly just coaching/robots. Also, when you walk on the long shopping street there (I think it is called shinsaibashi-suji), closer to Dotonbori there is a big entertainment center, with games, arcades, pool, etc, inside. They also have table tennis area there if you just want to play with a friend. I used a combination of google + asking the locals + asking the hotel reception to find me TT clubs close + asking in TT shops to find TT clubs. Edited by avova - 06/30/2017 at 7:19am |
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avova
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Posted: 06/30/2017 at 7:09am |
Well, you need to decide what you are into: TT/food/tech/robotics/temples/shrines/nature/museums/bars/clubbing/etc. Then plan your trip accordingly. I really liked: Thunderdome Dolphin rollercoaster (amazing views of Tokyo while you are riding it), Akihabara, Osaka, Hiroshima, travelling on shinkansens in general :) Climbing a few mountains felt like a waste of energy really (even though it was fun), cause you really need it in Japan. Expensive restaurants in Japan are really good :) TT clubs are easy to find (I found 3 in Tokyo, 2 in Osaka, etc) Do you have any specific questions?
Edited by avova - 06/30/2017 at 7:20am |
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iamj8
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Posted: 06/30/2017 at 8:17am |
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Cool photos. Funny how excessively polite the Japanese are but the ironic part is I can imagine all the apologies getting a bit annoying after a while.
 How does the price of Butterfly products compare in Japan to outside? |
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avova
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Posted: 06/30/2017 at 8:24am |
Yes, all the "sumimasening" gets really annoying very quickly, especially since they blurt it out super fast to just get it over with and start the next ball, haha. I am not sure about the prices of Butterfly stuff, I do not actually use it. Tenergy 05 was $107 CAD. Is that cheap or expensive? I do not know. I think in general Japanese shops are noticeably more expensive than online stores, but they have some rules/laws inside the country that prevent them from shopping online. That's what I heard.
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