\u25cfKoenjiEngei Festival\u25cfAsagaya Tanabata Festival\u25cfTokyo Koenji Awaodori Festival\u25cfAsagaya Jazz Street\u25cfSuginami Festa\u25cfOgikuboClassical Music Festival\u25cfKoenji Festival\u25cfAsagayaBar-hopping Festival\u25cfTrolls in the Park(Outdoor Art Festival)SpringSummerAutumn\u25cfKoenji StreetPerformance Festival\u25cfAsagayaBar-hopping Festivali n S U G I N A M I T O K Y OEvent calendarExploringJapaneseCulturein SUGINAMI TOKYOwith MapEvents are subject to cancellation or change.Please check with the organizer for the latest information.WinterP20-21P20-212NARITAAIRPORTHANEDAAIRPORT80minNarita Express35minLimousine busSuginami WardJR Yamanote LineSeibu-Shinjuku LineJR Chuo Sobu LineKeio InokashiraLine Keio LineTokyo MetroMarunouchi LineTokyo MetroMarunouchi LineChuo line expressIt does not stop at Koenji, Asagaya, or Nishi-OgikuboStations on weekends & holidays.Chuo Sobu line localIt stops at all stations unless terminating at Nakano.Due to COVID-19, opening hours of stores may di\u001fer.We recommend checking their latest informationbefore visiting.The information in this booklet is accurate as of March2021.Attention: JR LineRouteChartSuginamiMapKami IgusaMinamiAsagaya HigashiKoenjiShinKoenjiShimo IgusaSeibu-ShinjukuLineP14 GenroP6 Kosugi-YuP8And BeerP10 KagoyaP10 cotogotoP24 Koenji \u3000\u3000 Hikawa ShrineP12Okashidukasa ShimadaP12Haruna-YaP12 Usagi-YaP12 Eifuku AoyagiP14 Taiyo DouP18 Japanese Fashion \u3000\u3000 and KoenjiP22 Asagaya \u3000\u3000 Shinmeigu ShrineP22 Igusa Hachimangu ShrineP26 Zenpukuji River \u3000\u3000 Green ParkP16 Tokyo Polytechnic University \u3000\u3000 Suginami Animation MuseumNishi Ogikubo Asagaya KoenjiKugayamaFujimigaokaTakaidoHamadayamaNishi EifukuEifuku ChoZenpukuji RiverKanda RiverJR Chuo Sobu LineKeio Inokashira LineIogiP6 Tamano-YuMitaka NakanoIogi ShimoIgusaKamiIgusaShinKoenjiHigashiKoenjiMinamiAsagayaShibuyaIkebukuroKichijojiEifukuChoNishiEifukuHamada-yamaTakaidoKugayamaFujimigaokaMeidai-maeNishi Ogikubo AsagayaOgikubo Koenji ShinjukuP28 Physical SpaceAcademy OgikuboOgikubo3This booklet introduces Japanese cultureand Suginami, Tokyo.We have selected 12 topics coveringJapanese culture and places of interestwhere you can enjoy related experiencesin Suginami, Tokyo.We hope that the information in thisbooklet will enhance your knowledge ofJapanese culture and spark furtherinterest in Suginami.Aboutthe bookletCO N T E N T SP6-P7TOPIC 1Sento \u2013 Public BathhouseP8-P9TOPIC 2Beer in KoenjiP10-P11TOPIC 3Traditional Bento BoxP12-P13TOPIC 4Wagashi \u2013 Japanese SweetsP14-P15TOPIC 5Inkan \u2013 Seal StampsP16-P17TOPIC 6Japanese AnimeP18-P19TOPIC 7Japanese Fashion and KoenjiP20-P21TOPIC 8Go to the Festival in YukataP22-P23TOPIC 9Collect Goshuin StampsP24-P25TOPIC 10Weather WishesP26-P27TOPIC 11Cherry Blossom and PartyP28-P29TOPIC 12Japanese Martial ArtsP30-P31 Emergency information &Transportation in TokyoAbout Suginami &EXPERIENCE SUGINAMI TOKYOP4 About the bookletP2Route Chart &Suginami Map4 5The history of sento, public bathhouses, goes as far backas the 6th century, originating as part of temple culture inJapan. “Cleansing the impurity” was a duty for those whoserve the Buddha. The beginnings of sento beingestablished as \u201cbathhouses\u201d came in the Heian period(794-1185). By the time of the Muromachi period(1333-1573) temples opened their baths to the public andthose who had baths at home invited people around tobathe and join banquets, and sento became closer toeveryday life. By the 17th century, bathhouses spread tothe degree that it was said that there was \u201ca bathhouse inevery town.\u201d Murals are often painted inside of sento,especially of Mt. Fuji, the beloved symbol of Japan.6 7Tamano-YuOpen hours: 15:00-1:00Closed on Monday and TuesdayAddress: 1-13-7, Asagaya-Kita,Kosugi-YuOpen hours: 15:30-1:45* On Saturday and Sunday, 8:00-1:45Closed on ThursdayAddress: 3-32-2, Koenji-Kita, SuginamiWeb: https:\/\/kosugiyu.co.jp\/Twitter: @kosugiyuInstagram: @kosugiyu_sentoFacebook: @kosugiyuSource:Suginami Sento Official Page: https:\/\/suginami1010.com Tokyo Sento Association: https:\/\/www.1010.or.jp\/It has been said that various other subjects were taboo,such as monkeys (\u201dsaru\u201d in Japanese, a homonym for theword to \u201cleave\u201d, in this case referring to customers), thesunset (could be synonymous with a drop in business), orautumn leaves (could also refer to a decline in customers).In Suginami Ward there are currently 19 sento, includingthe historical Kosugi-Yu, founded in 1933. The building hasbeen registered as a national tangible cultural property.Tamano-Yu (also founded in 1953) with its ceiling andantique clock has a very retro atmosphere. The popularmedicinal baths use a blend of herbs that combat fatigue.Sento – Public Bathhouse* Standard Tokyo sento fee:\uffe5470 for an adult, \uffe5180 for up to12yrs,\uffe580 for up to 6yrsBeer in KoenjiBeer was first introduced to Japan during the Edo period, atDejima, a Dutch trading post in Nagasaki. It was brought inby the Dutch for their own consumption. It was also offeredto Japanese officials and interpreters but apparently wasnot well received. At the end of the Edo period, beer waswidely promoted by Japanese scholars who were engagingin the research of Western civilisation. From 1869 onwards,several beer breweries opened in the foreign settlements ofYokohama. Initially, their business was for foreignnationals, however, beer gradually gained popularityamong Japanese residents as well.In 1899, Japan\u2019s first beer hall opened its doors in Ginzaand over time, beer has grown to be a beloved beverage inJapan. Koenji\u2019s And Beer is a beer bar with an on-site brewery.You can pour the beer into your glass directly from the 6 taps onthe wall. They aim to craft unique beers, taking advantage of theirsmall-scale operation, and are always up for new challenges. Aswell as thier original craft beers, apple cider and pale ale usingoranges are available. Why not try and savour Koenji\u2019 s own craftbeers while relaxing on the lawn that spreads out in front of thebar?9The brewing facilities are alsosubstantial. You can drink freshlymade.Beer made with domestic fruits andcitrus-scented hops go well withcurry.8And BeerOpen hours: 11:30-14:30\/17:00-20:00 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,11:30-20:00 Weekend and Public holidays*Open hours and closed days may vary. Please check in advance via SNS.Closed on Monday and TuesdayAddress: 105, 4-2-24, Koenji-Kita, SuginamiWeb: https:\/\/andbeer.jp\/ Instagram: @andbeer_koenji Facebook: @andbeerkoenjiSource: Hiroyuki Aoi (2003) Beer no Kyokasho Kodansha, Gavin D. Smith and Tomoko Omachi (2014)History of Beer Hara ShoboTraditional Bento BoxWhen it comes to lunchboxes, what kind of image springsto mind? Colorful plastic ones? Traditional Japanese lunchboxes are made of wood. For those made with thetraditional wood bending technique called Magewappa,wood with a bactericidal property such as cypress or cedaris used. These lunch boxes are light and portable withmany benefits including the fact that the wood absorbsmoisture so the rice will not be spoilt quickly. The woodbending technique to make vessels began in China around200 BC, and also in Japan by the late Jomon period, theprototype of Magewappa was already in existence. It hasbeen in its current form for about 750 years.Here are some stores where you can buy such a traditionallunch box at a reasonable price. A 7-minute walk fromAsagaya Station, Kagoya has a variety of traditionalcontainers and baskets. Their bamboo lunch boxes havenice natural colors and texture that go well with sandwichesor rice balls. Magewappa are often used for one person\u2019 sportion. Made firmly, jointed by cherry bark, its natural anddelicate feel is delightful. You can also get Magewappawith the scent of cedar at Cotogoto, 2 minutes from KoenjiStation. Akita Prefecture’s traditional craft “OdateMagewappa” using Akita cedar has a wonderful woodgrain.11At Kagoya in Asagaya, you can get bamboo lunch boxes and wooden lunchboxes made by craftsmen. They can also be used for interior display.10CotogotoOpen hours: 11:00 to 19:00Address: 2F, 4-27-17, Koenji-Minami, SuginamiWeb: https:\/\/www.cotogoto.jp\/Instagram: @cotogoto.jp Twitter: @cotogoto_jpFacebook: @cotogotoAt cotogoto in Koenji, you can get magewappaand high-design tableware and kitchen tools.Traditional crafts that meet modern life are alsofun just to admire.Kagoya (Takumi Seisakujyo)Open hours: 11:00 to 17:00Closed on Saturday, Sunday and NationalHoliday*Open hours and closed days may vary.Please check in advance.Address: 3-44-10, Asagaya-Minami, SuginamiWeb: https:\/\/www.kagoya-onlinestore.jp\/Instagram: @kagoya_officialPhoto by Hisako YanagiharaWagashi – Japanese SweetsSweets made with Japanese traditional methods are called”wagashi”. Having developed alongside Sado, or Japanesetea ceremony, wagashi can be regarded as edible artwhich combines the joy of appreciating its aesthetics andflavor. Dried confectionery is served with light matcha whilefresh Japanese sweets (usually containing red bean paste)are served with dark matcha. Especially Jo Namagashimade with \u201cnerikiri\u201d composed of simple ingredients, beans,grains and sugar, is a type of wagashi that has exquisitelooks as well as taste, often paired with matcha.Quite a few cultural figures have resided in Suginami andmany local residents are fond of tea ceremony. As a result,there are not only many tea ceremony speciality shops butalso wagashi shops in Suginami.Five minutes on foot from Ogikubo Station is Haruna-yawhere, if you are lucky, the proprietress clad in kimono maygreet you. Their simple classic wagashi are so deliciousand well reputed by locals. In Asagaya, Usagi-Ya, bustlingwith locals, has popular dorayaki as well as beautifulwagashi. Okashidukasa Shimada, 4 minutes on foot fromJR Koenji Station is a long-established shop opened in1922. Their sweets made with nerikiri are artistic. At Aoyagiin Eifukucho, the wagashi made with nerikiri is available inoriginal seasonal shapes, for example, watermelon insummer and Santa Claus in winter.12 13Haruna-YaOpen hours: 9:00-19:00Closed on SundayAddress: 3-6-22, Amanuma,SuginamiTwitter: @harunayaInstagram: @harunaya.htEifuku AoyagiOpen hours: 9:00-19:00Address: 4-4-2, Eifuku, SuginamiWeb: http:\/\/aoyagi.eifukucyo.com\/Instagram: @eifuku.aoyagiFacebook: @EIFUKU.AOYAGISource: Hajime Nakamura (2013) Wagashi Kawade shoboOkashidukasa ShimadaOpen hours: 9:00-18:00Closed on TuesdayAddress: 3-17-1, Koenji-Kita,SuginamiUsagi-YaOpen hours: 9:00-19:00Closed on Saturdays and the 1st &3rd Friday of the monthAddress: 1-3-7, Asagaya-Kita,Suginami15Inkan – Seal StampsJapan\u2019s traditional culture of seal stamps began around the year650. From the Meiji period (1868-1912) it was compulsory to usethese stamps to affix one\u2019s seal on official documents. Eventhough this custom has a long history, because of the COVID-19pandemic in 2020 from which working remotely has becomerecommended for safety, the Japanese government has beenconsidering omitting the use of these traditional inkan stamps.However, these types of seals are also used as signatures inpaintings and calligraphic works, as well as light-hearted fundesigns, so there is no way the culture will be lost completely.Genro, in Kami Igusa of Suginami Ward sells designed sealsthat are so popular they are even purchased from customersoverseas. Genro usually stocks around 200 varieties of theiroriginal designed seals, which are perfect for a casual gift. Asthey also sell inkpads and washi (handmade Japanese paper),so they can be your one-stop-shop to make fun and originalcards. It is also possible for international tourists to make originaldesign stamps while travelling. At Taiyo Dou near MinamiAsagaya Station, the shopkeeper listens to customers’ tastesand consults about what type of stamps to make. You can orderfrom around 1,000 yen.Source: Insho Museum, Financial Services AgencyTaiyo DouOpen hours: 10:00-18:00Closed on Saturday and SundayAddress: 1-14-3, Asagaya-Minami,SuginamiGENRO*Open hours and closed days may vary.Please check in advance via SNS.Address: 2-38-11, Kami-Igusa, SuginamiInstagram: @genrostampFacebook: @genro.stationeryHojin-InFor corporations. You mayneed to register it with thegovernment office.Mitome-InMost general for personaluse. They are also usedto receive packages.1416 17Japanese AnimeYou can learn a lot from the timelessanimation history exhibitionAt the finale of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro summer Olympicgames, the then-prime minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, tookto the stage in a Nintendo costume of Mario, a Japanesevideo game character that has become recognized by theworld. Video games and anime, a rich part of Japan\u2019 ssubculture, have become industries that are representativeof Japan. Highly popular Japanese manga comics becomeanime TV series, or even animated films, and occasionallyare made into video games. It can be said that one of theattractions to Japanese narrative works is their worldviewof detailed and deep storytelling.At the Tokyo Polytechnic University Suginami AnimationMuseum, visitors can come into contact with the splendorand roots of the Japanese animation industry. One reasonthis museum is located in Suginami Ward is becauseroughly 25% of Japanese animation companies are locatedin Suginami. Managed by the Association of JapaneseAnimation, their compelling displays that cross theboundaries of individual production companies are popular.The facility provides an enriching library, post-recordingexperience and workshop corner so that both children andadults can thoroughly enjoy visiting. Admission is free.Tokyo Polytechnic University Suginami Animation MuseumOpen hours: 10:00-18:00Closed on Monday or Tuesday if Monday is a national holidayAddress: Suginami Kaikan 3rd floor, 3-29-5, Kamiogi, SuginamiWeb: https:\/\/sam.or.jp\/english_homeTwitter: @suginami_sam18 minutes on foot from Ogikubo Station. Buses available.Adults and children can enjoy thedubbing experience where you canadd the lines of popular animecharacters with your own voice.Source: The Association of Japanese Animation, Ministry of Economy, Trade and IndustryYou can get a sense of the anime creators at work in the replicas ofthier studies.In 1981, Yohji Yamamoto and COMME des GAR\u00c7ONS byRei Kawakubo made their debut in Paris Fashion Week.The mainstream fashion back then was designed to fit thebody. Amongst that trend, they presented a collection ofoversize shaped designs in solid black colour \u201cthe blackimpact\u201d, which shook the fashion world.Forty years on, Japan is now promoting the cute and girly”KAWAII” fashion culture to the world along with music.Koenji has developed as one of the leading subculturetowns in Tokyo since the 1970\u2019s, where musicians andcreatives have settled, and there are many ethnic generalstores and unique music venues.Along the path from JR Koenji Station to Shin-KoenjiStation on the Marunouchi Line, there are a plethora ofvintage clothing shops as well as highly specialized andniche shops. Fashion lovers come here treasure huntingnot only from Japan but also from overseas. Some peoplesearch for clothes to wear as they are and others buy themas material for upcycling. Sustainable fashion is advocated,and it is recommended for those who wish to practicecircular economy that is still fashionable.19It is highly recommended to visit Koenji after 12:00 noon, becausemost of the vintage clothes shops open in the afternoon.Koenji has a variety of vintage clothesshops from traditional to street styles.Whatever your fashion style, you willfind clothes to your taste.On a sunny day, someshops line up theirclothes on the street.Japanese Fashion and KoenjiSource: Michio Chimura (2009) Fashion no Rekishi Heibonsha18Yukata, the casual version of kimono, was originally like abathrobe worn to dry off moisture after bathing. By the endof the Edo period, it was becoming established as asummer casual wear but it was something like pyjamas andloungewear of the common people.In modern times, regardless of such history, it has becomecommonplace to go to summer festivals wearing yukatawith confidence. There are many types of material used foryukata such as cotton, linen or sheer silk gauze. Inaddition, once you get absorbed in the designs, dyeingmethods, and coordination with obi and clogs, the choicesare endless.In Suginami Ward, there is the Asagaya Tanabata Festivalwhere about 800,000 people gather every year, andanother huge event is the Tokyo Koenji Awaodori withnearly 1,000,000 visitors and around 10,000 dancers. Menand women of all ages wearing yukata in style go out tosee them.If you wish to buy yukata, inexpensive mass-produced setsare available at supermarkets or online but you can alsotake the plunge and visit a specialty shop. Nishi Ogikubo isa town with many second-hand kimono shops. You canalso get unique antique yukata at reasonable prices. Whenyou come to Tokyo, why not head to the Suginami festivalsin yukata?21Asagaya Tanabata Festivalis held the first weekend of everyAugust. Many Tanabata decorationshang from the ceiling ofthe shopping street.Tokyo Koenji Awaodori Festivalis held the last weekend of everyAugust.Festival Dancers practice forthis weekend. Many localrestaurants set up a stallon the street.20Go to the Festival in YukataSource: Nagi Ishima (2006) Iroppoi Kimono Kawade shobo shinsha, Nanao Vol3 (2005) President shaAdditional information \u201cHow to wear yukata\u201d is available from the QR.The collecting boom of Goshuin, shrines\u2019 scarlet seals, wassparked by TV programmes featuring shrines in 2013,when two major Sengu (relocation of the deity to a newshrine building) coincided: Ise Jingu Shrine\u2019s ShikinenSengu and Izumo Taisha Shrine\u2019s Great Sengu of Heisei.People often collect these stamps as works of art orexpecting good fortune. The origin of Goshuin dates backto the Muromachi period (1336-1573), however, the currentstamps serving as proof of pilgrimage were named\u201cGoshuin\u201d in the early Showa period.Fees called \u201cHatsuhoryo\u201d ( \u201cNokyoryo\u201d for temples) forGoshuin are around 300 to 500 yen. Designs ofGoshuin-cho, or Goshuin stamp books vary at each shrineor temple and some people have several Goshuin-cho fordifferent purposes.Suginami Ward is home to Omiya Hachimangu Shrinefounded by Yoriyoshi Minamoto and Igusa HachimanguShrine where Yoritomo Minamoto prayed for victory in theOshu conquest and co-enshrined the deity of HachimanShrine.At Asagaya Shinmeigu Shrine, a few minutes\u2019 walk North ofAsagaya Station, their Goshuin designs change annuallyand seasonally. Their 2019 edition adorned withembroidered cherry blossom motif added to the calligraphydesign proved very popular. Autumn versions came withembroidery of red maple leaves or chrysanthemum crests.Such elaborate designs of Goshuin may ignite yourcollector\u2019s spirit.23Asagaya Shinmeigu ShrineAddress: 1-25-5, Asagaya-Kita,SuginamiWeb: https:\/\/shinmeiguu.com\/Facebook: @shinmeiguu22Collect Goshuin StampsIgusa Hachimangu ShrineAddress: 1-33-1, Zenpukuji,SuginamiWeb:https:\/\/www.igusahachimangu.jp\/index2.html20 minutes on footfrom Nishi Ogikubo Sta.Buses available.Japanese people are very mindful of the weather. TheJapanese weather forecast not only gives details abouttemperature and precipitation, but also is used to notifyabout daily life in relation to the weather such as estimateddemand of beer and conditions for doing laundry. Yet itseems that Japanese also tend to carry the time-honoredbelief that God decides the weather, as they may prayregarding rainfall. A tradition continued often by children isthat of making a white figure (from paper or cloth) called a\u201cTeru-Teru Bozu\u201d which is hung out to wish for clearweather, but can also be hung upside-down to wish forrain. Tossing Japanese wooden clogs, called geta, hasalso been a superstitious way to predict the weather sincethe Heian period (794-1185); if the geta landed right sideup it meant it would be sunny, and the other side up wouldmean rainy, and so on.Koenji is an area in Tokyo well known for its popularsecond-hand clothing district, but on the other hand it isalso known for its many temples scattered about. Thename \u201cKoenji\u201d in the first place actually comes from KoenjiTemple in the area. In Koenji there is also the only weatherspecialty shrine in all of Japan, \u201cKisho Jinja\u201d , within KoenjiHikawa Shrine. On the shrine grounds the \u201cema\u201d woodentablets are shaped like geta, in a nod to the Heian weatherpredicting game. People come to the shrine to pray for theweather, such as people who hope for a clear day for theirwedding day or a mountain climbing excursion, or evenweather forecaster hopefuls wishing to pass their exams.On the shrine grounds there are also many multi-coloredTeru-Teru Bozu dolls. When out shopping in Koenji, thiswould be an interesting place to stop by.25There are colorful \u201cTeru-Teru Bozu\u201din the shrine.24People come to pray fo r fineweather. However, maybe somepeople want their work to becanceled due to rain.Koenji Hikawa ShrineOpening hours: Early morning to 17:30 April to Septemberopens until 17:00 October to MarchAddress: 4-44-19, Koenji-Minami, SuginamiWeb: https:\/\/koenji-hikawa.com\/en\/\u3000Twitter: @koenji_hikawa1 minute from Koenji StationWeather Wishes27Renge-ji Temple Ogikubo, wherethe combination of the temple andthe cherry blossoms is beautiful, is atrue hidden gem. You can have theilluminations all to yourself at night.Zenpukuji River Green Park ispopular for its tunnel-like rows ofcherry blossom trees that invite youto walk through.26Cherry Blossom and PartyIn Japan, school graduations are held in March, and the newschool season starts in April, as well as many young adultsstarting new lives as new company recruits. Sakura, cherryblossoms, blooming during this season are a special flowerfor the Japanese, as full bloom seems as if to welcome thestart of a new life, as the petals slowly and quietly arescattered about.Ueno Park and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden are themost popular places for cherry blossom viewing in Tokyo, soit can be quite difficult not only to appreciate the sakurathere, but also to find a place to sit.To leisurely enjoy the sakura with the mood of a picnic, weintroduce Zenpukuji River Green Park, mostly unknown byoverseas tourists. Only 10 minutes by train from bustlingShinjuku, there are even many Japanese surprised to findsuch a place here. About 1 kilometer of cherry trees continuealong the river with a promenade, where there are manypark areas and benches, as well as places selling bentolunchboxes, making it the perfect spot for friends andfamilies to enjoy a light picnic lunch. You\u2019ll also see peoplejogging through essentially a tunnel of somei-yoshinoblossoms, the most common type. The sakura here can beappreciated during the day while taking a stroll or on a quietnight. However, for Japanese, maybe the limited-timebeauty of sakura is just a good excuse to party?Photo by Akira KayamotoZenpukuji River Green ParkGet off at \u201cNishi-Eifuku\u201d \/ \u201cHamadayama\u201d on the Keio InokashiraLine, 15 minutes on foot, get off at Kanto Bus (JR NakanoStation-Kichijoji Station)\u201cZenpukuji-kawa Ryokuchi Koenmae\u201d, \u201cSuginami Daini Shomae\u201dand \u201cItsukaichi-kaido Sales Office\u201d Get off at Sugimaru bus(Asagaya-Hamadayama) \u201cChildren’s Traffic Park Entrance”You can watch the video of a cherry-tree-lined path taken by a drone.Daigo Ishimatsu TateWeb: https:\/\/ishimatu-tate.jimdofree.com\/Instagram:@ ishimatu.tateFacebook: @tate.ishimatu*Workshops are only on Saturday.Please email them directly.There are a number of Budo, traditional martial arts thatoriginated in Japan. Particularly, Judo and Karate havedeveloped into sports having practitioner populations solarge that competitions take place in Olympic games aswell as in various international tournaments.The objectives of many budo practices are not merely tobuild up physical strength but also to cultivate mentaldiscipline, etiquette and decorum. It is also effective fortraining your concentration.In Ogikubo, Suginami Ward, there is a place that offersvisitors a Tate, or sword, fight experience. Tate is a seriesof sword actions used for the battle scenes in period filmsor dramas.To enrol in a traditional budo dojo might be too intimidatingbut here you can gain an experience as if you areparticipating in a Samurai film. Through this workshop,swinging a bamboo sword for two hours and moving thewhole body can help you recover from the weariness ofeveryday life. There is also a school in Ogikubo where youcan learn authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The director andinstructor, Mr. Hiroaki Otsuka, has a good reputation forteaching current international competitors, and many fansattend his lessons.28 29Japanese Martial ArtsPhysical Space Academy OgikuboAddress: 4F, 5-30-6, Ogikubo, SuginamiWeb: http:\/\/www.psogkb.com\/ogikubo\/*Open hours and closed days may vary.Please check in advance via thewebpage.30inTokyoEmergencyinformationPolice110Ambulance and \u001ere service119Medical advice(AMDA Medical Information center )03-6233-926610:00 – 16:00, Monday to FridayTransportation\u25cfJR Tokyo Wide Pass\u25cfThe Welcome SuicaSuginami is a 10-minute train ride to the west ofShinjuku. Here you will discover unique areassuch as Koenji, Asagaya, Ogikubo and Nishi-Ogikubo.The city is a fusion of new and traditional,with a mix of cultures. We hope you enjoyJapanese culture in these areas of Suginami,each of which has distinct cultural heritage andhospitality to o\u001fer.The website EXPERIENCE SUGINAMI TOKYO o\u001ferssightseeing information about Suginami, Tokyo. Allyear-round in Suginami, you can enjoy various events andthere are a variety of unique spots scattered about includingrestaurant, ramen shops, bars, second-hand clothingand book stores, antique shops and music venues. If youare headed out for some Tokyo sightseeing or wandering,please take a look at this website and by all means, get onthe Chuo-Line and come to Suginami.a prepaid e-money card for travelling andshopping.no need to buy tickets every time from aticket machine.by touching your card at the ticket gate for JR,underground and buses, the fare is automaticallydeducted.can be used for shopping at conveniencestores and restaurants with the Suica logo.available exclusively to non-Japanesepassport holders.good for travelling around Tokyo and theoutskirts if you stay in the Tokyo area.allows 3 consecutive days of unlimitedtravel on trains and Shinkansen (exceptionsapply).EXPERIENCESUGINAMI TOKYOWEB SITEAboutWelcome SuicaAboutJR Tokyo Wide Pass \u25a0 web: https:\/\/experience-suginami.tokyoAbout Suginami<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
This booklet introduces Japanese culture and Suginami,Tokyo.
\nWe have selected 12 topics covering Japanese culture and places of interest where you can enjoy related experiences in Suginami,Tokyo.
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