Came for the 2019 Tokyo Ramen Show. Stayed for the Tokyo Ramen Show. Best to go with multiple people so you can try the various types - these are regular portions of ramen served from each booth so you'd be lucky to finish two bowls on your own.
Definitely worth coming, especially if it's a bit chilly outside. I personally recommend however that you go with your gut instincts and stick with the most savoury, unhealthy looking ramen you can find. For novelty-sake I decided to order a "light and healthy" vegetable ramen and I think this is possibly the biggest regret I've ever made on this planet. It should be called Vegetable Soup, and it's objectively an...
Read moreProbably the best park in Tokyo for Athletes*. Not very good, however, for a picnic or a date. This is a sports park.
It has a dedicated jogging course and cycling course (~2-3km)
Indoor training gym
vending machines
stadium with a track
jungle gyms for children.
Nice parking spaces
There are no amenities for more casual park goers.
no shops or restaurants nearby
the park is winding and confusing to navigate if you don't follow paths
there are no good places to sit down or relax or eat
runners and cyclists are often there to train, and will dash past or cut off walkers. They may seem rude or aggressive.
*The writer is...
Read moreLarge park with athletics stadium, multiple baseball, soccer pitches, playgrounds, cafe, off-leash dog-park, a 2-kilometer (approx) circular cycle and running track with separate lanes, rental bikes, basketball courts, skateboard track, as well as a low-priced gym. Probably the only thing it doesn't have is a duck pond. Pretty in spring when trees are flowering. Occasional food events with lots of booths -- ramen, yakitori, etc. Gets busy on weekends so need to slow down on the cycle track as lots of children around...
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