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 by Hewer
Over 1 million fans coverged on the area around Dotonbori bridge in September 2003 when the Hanshin Tigers won baseball's Central League pennant. 5000 of them jumped into the river! Leave a Comment Theme: Sports WatchingDirections: Namba Subway station, exit #14.
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 by Hewer
When the local baseball team seemed headed toward a national title in 2003, city mayor Fusae Ota ordered the area under the bridge cleared of debris, fearing injuries to jumpers. Among other things, 314 bicycles were hauled from the river!
This picture was taken after Japan's victory over Tunisia in the 2002 World Cup. Leave a Comment Theme: Sports WatchingDirections: Take the subway to Namba. Get out at exit #14 and follow the crowds.Website: www.soccerphile.com
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 Sake at the Sumo by Hewer
The prices inside aren`t that bad inside, but the range of food available is not very good. You can buy snacks cheaply from a convenience store en route to the arena (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium). Leave a Comment Theme: Sports Watching
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 Fallout Workout by OsakaHatter
A gym is a gym at the end of the day and the ones in Osaka seem to be much of a muchness, with similar prices, opening times and equipment.
The big advantage of this one is that they do a special deal where you can get 11 entry passes for 6,000 yen. This will save you money unless you always use the gym 3 or more times a week, as the monthly price is also 6,000 yen. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: Exit 2b of Asashiobashi subway station (Chuo Line), walk about 200 metres past the park towards the big green hill. The entrance faces the road underneath the waterfall.
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 by mikegr
A friend of mine jumped in after the 2002 World Cup and was ill for quite a while after - make sure you are up to date with your shots if you intend to join in!
Not to be missed! Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: Near exit 14 of Namba Station on the Midosuji Line
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 Not this time... by PartyRamboLeave a Comment Theme: Other
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 Uno Sensei teaching
Aikido by FamousWorldTraveller
Bring a judo gi or whatever you usually use for your sport. If you don't have gear with you (like for kendo) you can probably get something there.
Websites with more information:
http://www.imabariculture.chr /> http://www.budotours.com/
http://www.shimanami.or.jp/council/en/town/imabari.html Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: Various locations and dojos around townDirections: Contact web links I provided. There are locations all over.Website: http://www.imabariculture.ch Other Contact: http://www.budotours.com/
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 Reebok Stadium 2: Invasion
Osaka by OsakaHatter
The pool costs 700 yen a visit and is a good place to cool off when the heat gets too much in the summer. There are also monthly pass options available.
During the winter, they have an icerink for people who want to practice falling over with (or, in my case, without) style. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: Asashiobashi subway station exit 2. The pool is right next to the station.
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 There is a dome, honestly. by OsakaHatter
Regular games are staged in the 50,000 seater indoor stadium throughout the season, and the dome also plays host to the Hanshin Tigers (Kansai's biggest baseball team, who play in the central league) for a few games each year.
Keep your eye open for the special entry price nights, such as Womens nights and Salarymen nights (when anyone with an Alien registration card can get in for 500 yen).
Live music and major dance events are also held here on occasion. Leave a Comment Theme: Sports WatchingDirections: Between Taishobashi and Bentencho. The dome is served by it's own subway station (Osaka Dome-mae Chiyozaki) on the Nagahori Tsurumi-ryukuchi line
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