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Eat out at a yokocho

Hungry? If you are at Minato Mirai, check out the alleyway-inspired dining floors at Dockyard Garden. Spread across B1 and B2 of the Landmark Tower, you’ll find a variety of restaurants serving international cuisines as well as classic Japanese dishes such as gyoza, udon and yakitori. At the World Beer Bar & Restaurant, you can enjoy over 250 kinds of international beer, of which 20 are on tap.

Venue name:

Mirai Yokocho

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Address:

Yokohama Landmark Tower, Dockyard Garden B1-2F, 2-2-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi Kanagawa

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Opening hours:

Hours vary by venue

Art & Culture

See worlds collide through art

Yokohama has played a major role in the history of Japanese photography so it’s fitting that this art museum holds a substantial photo collection. This art-enthusiast hotspot displays works showing an interplay of European and Japanese modern and contemporary art.

Venue name:

Yokohama Museum of Art

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3-4-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi Kanagawa

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Opening hours:

10am- 6pm

Shopping

Shop in the sea breeze

Located by the seaside in Minato Mirai, this open-air mall is like a small town complete with a selection of unique shops, cosy mini-parks and trendy restaurants. It's also a favourite for locals walking their dogs, while another sort of animal-related quirk awaits by the bathrooms.

Venue name:

Marine & Walk Yokohama

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1-3-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama Kanagawa

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Bars & Nightlife

Kick off your rugby night

As its name suggests, this sports bar is where rugby fans gather. You can combine craft beer, meals and your passion for rugby here: watch the games on its four screens while enjoying a premium selection of craft beer from around the world, including those from the current top rugby countries.

Venue name:

Rugby Diner 7 oath's

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3F, 2-29 Bentendori, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi Kanagawa

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Opening hours:

11.30am-1.30pm, 5pm-11pm, closed Mon & Sun

Things to do

Drive the shinkansen

Heaven on earth for train geeks, this massive museum tells the history of Japan's railways from steam locomotives to the shinkansen through exhibits that include 36 actual railway cars, a spacious kids' area and a bullet train simulator, plus a shop selling 12 kinds of authentic station bento boxes.

Venue name:

The Railway Museum

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3-47 Onaricho, Omiya, Saitama 330-0852

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Opening hours:

10am-6pm

Things to do

Opt for a wilder view

Thrill-seekers of all ages will find plenty to get excited about at the new Chichibu Geo Gravity Park, where you can experience the natural beauty of the Arakawa Valley by zip-lining across it or traversing the 50m-high, 100m-long suspension bridge. Entry is ¥3,000.

Venue name:

Chichibu Geo Gravity Park

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730-4 Arakawaniegawa, Chichibu, Saitama 369-1911

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Opening hours:

9am-5pm daily

Restaurant/Cafe

Enjoy the big game over dinner

A self-proclaimed ‘rugby izakaya’ on the fifth floor of a building connected to the Kumagaya Station complex, this spacious spot lets you catch the action on a TV screen while munching on teppanyaki treats from steak to ‘tonpeiyaki’ (pork omelette). The restaurant is also open for lunch.

Venue name:

Teppachi Hakkai

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Address:

AZ Kumagai 5F, 2-115 Tsukuba, Kumagaya 360-0037, Saitama

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Opening hours:

Mon-Fri 11am-3pm & 4pm-11.30pm, Sat 4pm-11.30pm, Sun 11am-11pm

Things to do

Walk in the footsteps of samurai

A symbol of the city's illustrious history, Osaka Castle was first built in 1583 by conquering warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi, whose exploits are detailed at the museum inside the keep. The observatory at the top offers excellent views and can be reached by elevator.

Venue name:

Osaka Castle

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Address:

1-1 Osakajo, Chuo, Osaka

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Opening hours:

9am-5pm (last entry 4.30pm), closed Mon

Things to do

Eat your way through Osaka's history

A veritable cross-section of Osaka culture, this charming alleyway features age-old bars and Japanese restaurants, okonomiyaki (savoury pancake) eateries and kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) joints side by side. The subject of several novels and old-time hit songs, it offers a taste of the city's fascinating history.

Venue name:

Hozenji Yokocho

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Address:

1-1-16 Namba, Chuo, Osaka

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Bars & Nightlife

Start drinking from noon

Gaze out over the river, the retro Naniwa Bridge and the traffic below while nursing a cold one at this eighth-floor brewpub, where at least some of the taps always hold beer brewed on the premises. Open from 11.30am, One's also does great pub grub, making it the ideal spot for a wet lunch.

Venue name:

One's Brewery Pub Kitahama

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Address:

Birma Bldg Kitahama 8F, 1-1-28 Kitahama, Chuo, Osaka

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Opening hours:

Mon-Fri 11.30am-11pm (last orders 10.30pm), Sat, Sun & hols 11.30am-10pm (9.30pm)

Shopping

Style up your life

A super-trendy shop run by the Kansai region’s leading design studio, Graf is great for styling up your home with Japan-made furniture, tableware, accessories and ceramics. Its in-store café offers simple lunch sets and tasty pastries made with ingredients sourced directly from trusted farmers.

Venue name:

Graf

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Graf Studio, 4-1-9 Nakanoshima, Kita, Osaka

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Opening hours:

11am-7pm, closed Mon (Tue if Mon is a holiday)

Things to do

Look down from the sky

skyUnless you're afraid of heights, the Umeda Sky Building's round observatory offers one of the most spectacular experiences in Osaka. Seemingly floating in the air 173 metres above ground, it boasts 360-degree views of the city, which looks especially stunning around sunset.

Venue name:

Kuchu Teien Observatory

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Address:

Umeda Sky Bldg 1-1-88 Oyodo-Naka, Kita, Osaka

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Opening hours:

9.30am-10.30pm (last entry 10pm). ¥1,500, children aged 4-12 ¥700, under 4 free

Things to dos

Meet the Moomins

Saitama's latest family-friendly attraction opened on March 16, 2019 and is a must-visit for fans of the adorable Moomintrolls. Highlights include an interactive theatre, a 400m zip line stretching across the surface of Lake Miyazawa, and the obligatory studio for snapping photos with the Moomins themselves.

Venue name:

Moomin Valley Park

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Address:

431-3-58 Miyazawa, Hanno, Saitama 357-0001

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Opening hours:

10am-8pm daily

Date	Time	Pool	Match
21September	13:45	D	Australia v Fiji
22September	19:15	C	England v Tonga

Date	Time	Pool	Match
25September	14:15	D	Fiji V Uruguay
13October	12:15	B	Namibia v Canada

Date	Time	Pool	Match
24September	19:15	A	Russia v Samoa
29September	14:15	D	Georgia v Uruguay
9October	13:45	C	Argentina v USA

Date	Time	Pool	Match
20September	18:30		Opening Ceremony
20September	19:45	A	Japan v Russia
21September	16:15	C	France v Argentina
29September	16:45	D	Australia v Wales
5October	17:00	C	England v Argentina
6October	13:45	B	New Zealand v Namibia
19October	19:15		QF: W Pool B vs. RU Pool A
20October	19:15		QF: W Pool A vs. RU Pool B
1November	18:00		Bronze final

Date	Time	Pool	Match
21September	18:45	B	New Zealand v South Africa
22September	16:45	A	Ireland v Scotland
12October	17:15	C	England v France
13October	19:45	A	Japan v Scotland
26October	17:00		SF: W QF1 v W QF2
27October	18:00		SF: W QF3 v W QF4
2November	18:00		Final

Date	Time	Pool	Match
28September	16:15	A	Japan v Ireland
4October	18:45	B	South Africa v Italy
9October	16:15	A	Scotland v Russia
11October	19:15	D	Australia v Georgia

Date	Time	Pool	Match
23September	19:15	D	Wales v Georgia
28September	18:45	B	South Africa v Namibia
5October	19:30	A	Japan v Samoa
12October	13:45	B	New Zealand v Italy

Date	Time	Pool	Match
22September	14:15	B	Italy v Namibia
28September	13:45	C	Argentina v Tonga
3October	14:15	D	Georgia v Fiji
13October	14:45	C	USA v Tonga

Date	Time	Pool	Match
26September	19:45	C	England v USA
30September	19:15	A	Scotland v Samo
3October	19:15	A	Ireland v Russia
8October	19:15	B	South Africa v Canada

Date	Time	Pool	Match
26September	16:45	B	Italy v Canada
2October	16:45	C	France v USA
12October	19:45	A	Ireland v Samoa

Date	Time	Pool	Match
6October	16:45	C	France v Tonga
13October	17:15	D	Wales v Uruguay

Date	Time	Pool	Match
2October	19:15	B	New Zealand v Canada
5October	14:15	D	Australia v Uruguay
9October	18:45	D	Wales v Fiji
19October	16:15		QF: W Pool C v RU Pool D
20October	16:15		QF: W Pool D v RU Pool C