From Japan

[Miyuki]

Hi,Everyone.

I am Miyuki and live in Kwasaki next to Tokyo.

My friend said it is difficult for foreighers to find a badminton club in Japan.
Is this correct?

If correct , I want to help you to find a place to play it.
not only Tokyo area.

I'll do everything possible.

Ofcourse , you can join our club.
It takes 10min. from shibuya st. to our nearest station.(b/w Shibuya and Yokohama)

See you and play badminton together

[Loh]

Hi,Everyone.

I am Miyuki and live in Kwasaki next to Tokyo.

My friend said it is difficult for foreighers to find a badminton club in Japan.
Is this correct?

If correct , I want to help you to find a place to play it.
not only Tokyo area.

I'll do everything possible.

Ofcourse , you can join our club.
It takes 10min. from shibuya st. to our nearest station.(b/w Shibuya and Yokohama)

See you and play badminton together

Welcome onboard Miyuki! :)

Japan is a strong badminton country but we hear very little of your clubs and badminton stars, except when they participate in GP events. We need someone like you from Japan, who can communicate in English, to tell us more.

Why not start off by telling us how long you have been playing and more about badminton in your club, the days and time you play, who your teammates are and their level of play.

Now that the Japan Open is around the corner, wonder what your thoughts are? Which Japanese players do you think can give the others a good fight?

Hope to hear more from you soon. :D

[MarkinJapan]

Hi Miyuki!

I would love to play at your club sometime! Do you know how to use the private message function? If you could send me your mail or keitai address we could meet up later this summer. I am a student in Canada right now but I will be back in tokyo in august. Also, maybe you could help me find a good club in Chiba-ken?

Thanks,

Mark

[Miyuki]

Welcome onboard Miyuki! :)

Why not start off by telling us how long you have been playing and more about badminton in your club, the days and time you play, who your teammates are and their level of play.

Hope to hear more from you soon. :D

Hi, Loh.

Sorry not to introduce me and our club.
My son was cring then:crying:

Now , He was sleeping. So I introduce me and our club.

About me,
I have played badminton for 18 years .
But last year, I couldn't play it becouse of my pregnant.
I begun to do it last month again and play it once or twice a week.
I don't know how to say my level.
I won the championship in Kinki District of a member of society five years ago.
But now I can't do smash becouse my abdominal muscles has gone:p hehe..
I have to train my abdominal muscles before playing it hard.

About our club,
Day Sat. Sun. National holliday(it depends on the school schedule)
Time 6:30-9:00pm
Place junior high school in Kawasaki
Level intermediate or upper

I made this club for training last month.
You know, I need a badminton training now.
If you want to join here, please PM me.


There are some good site to find a place where you play badminton in Japan, but I have never seen the English site .
Almost Japanese can read and write in English.
So when you join a Japanese club, you need a pen and a note to talk with many Japanese:p



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[Miyuki]

Hi. Loh.

I forget to say...

:) Happy birthday :)

How was the great day?
You played badminton on your special day, didn't you?:D

[Miyuki]

Hi Miyuki!

I would love to play at your club sometime! Do you know how to use the private message function? If you could send me your mail or keitai address we could meet up later this summer. I am a student in Canada right now but I will be back in tokyo in august. Also, maybe you could help me find a good club in Chiba-ken?

Thanks,

Mark
Hi,Mark.

Thank you for reply me.
I don't know how to use the private message function.
Please PM me:)

Some students come to our club. So we are welcome to your joining.
And maybe I can find some clubs for you in Chiba.
I stayed in Chiba for 3month 3years ago and played badminton there and join the tounaments.
Anyway , I'll help you to find them.
When you PM me, please tell me more details .
Level , day and time, can speak Japanese etc..

[Loh]

Hi. Loh.

I forget to say...

:) Happy birthday :)

How was the great day?
You played badminton on your special day, didn't you?:D

Oh, Thank you very much. :p

It was yesterday actually but I had a quiet day in the office. Then I went to my Club to attend a sports meeting and after that, at about 8 pm, I joined my Club choir in singing! Unfortunately no Japanese songs, but we have some songs in Malay, Thai, Filippino and Chinese other than English ones.

But this evening I will play some badminton with my colleagues. Actually last Friday, our Club had a friendly match with another club of which I am also a member. My partner and I lost our doubles match, but all my other teammates won their matches with one draw: 5 men's doubles and 2 mixed doubles altogether. :D

It is good that you get back to playing badminton after giving birth. I can understand the urge in you since you have been playing for 18 years! Do you bring your son to the club so that he can watch you play? Does your husband play badminton too?

Hope you like the pics of our friendly match last Friday:

Sayorana ? :)

[Miyuki]

Hi, Loh

Thank you for the pics of our friendly match .
They look nice and fun. After seeing the pics, I wanted to play badminton as soon as possible. Now I cook a baby food for my son;)

Yes, I bring my son who is 7months old to the club. My husband plays it , too.
We take care of him by turns.



I joined my Club choir in singing! Unfortunately no Japanese songs, but we have some songs in Malay, Thai, Filippino and Chinese other than English ones.
Do you like to sing? In Japan, we say "KARAOKE" as we sing a song in a shop.
I like some English songs ... woops, this site is badminton forum ,not singing forum:p hehe...

I have a friend in Singapole. To my regret,He is not badminton player.
I want to go there someday. Badminton is popular in there?


I use "MATANE" instead of "SAYOUNARA"
I feel "matane" is more friendly than "sayounara"
But "sayounara" is correct and polite Japanese:)

[Alfred]

Hi Miyuki!

Hi! This is Alfred.

I read your post about people who are looking for a place to play. Perfect timing! I am looking for a place to play badminton. By the way, can you help me find a place to play, I'm presently living at Chiba-ken near matsudo station. Can you also help where can I find badminton stores here at Tokyo.

I would like to join your regular badminton play. Is it OK if I can join?

Alfred


Hi,Everyone.

I am Miyuki and live in Kwasaki next to Tokyo.

My friend said it is difficult for foreighers to find a badminton club in Japan.
Is this correct?

If correct , I want to help you to find a place to play it.
not only Tokyo area.

I'll do everything possible.

Ofcourse , you can join our club.
It takes 10min. from shibuya st. to our nearest station.(b/w Shibuya and Yokohama)

See you and play badminton together

[Miyuki]

Hi,Alfred.

Yes, I help you to find a place where you play and some badminton shops.:)
Ofcause you can join our club.
But I think here is too far from Matsudo.
It takes 1 hour from Matsud to Musashikosugi(our station)
If you don't mind, I am looking foward to plaing with you.

By the way, you want to know a badminton shop in Tokyo? not Matudo?
Tell me some stations where you often use. And then I'll look for badminton shops;)

Well, I have some question to you for find a place to play.
Tell me :)
Do you speak in Japanese?
How long haven't you played badminton?
What day and time is it conveinient fot you to play?
What do you want to play? Singles/Doubles/Mix doubles
Do you want to play not only games but also training?

I'll play this Sat. and Sun. between 18:30-21:00 in our club.
If you want to come, PM me:D

--Miyuki




Hi Miyuki!

Hi! This is Alfred.

I read your post about people who are looking for a place to play. Perfect timing! I am looking for a place to play badminton. By the way, can you help me find a place to play, I'm presently living at Chiba-ken near matsudo station. Can you also help where can I find badminton stores here at Tokyo.

I would like to join your regular badminton play. Is it OK if I can join?

Alfred

[egg_tart]

hello everybody, well im a fan of badminton, so i better jump on this forum soon, because I'll be looking for a job in japan, but also wanting to find where the badminton centers are. I'am a canadian student, about to look for a job as an english teacher, if you guys have any opportunities plz let me thanks!!
doomo arigato.:)

[Miyuki]

Hi,egg tart

I'll help you to find a place where you play badminton.
You want to be a English teacher, don't you? In high scool or a conversation school?　
I recommend you to read JapanTimes(newspaper).　Maybe you can find a good job as a teacher;)
Check this URL; http://classified.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/search_class.pl5?lm=sc,te&dspd=20050420

I hope you get a good job in Japan and play badominton together:D

[egg_tart]

Hi,egg tart

I'll help you to find a place where you play badminton.
You want to be a English teacher, don't you? In high scool or a conversation school?　
I recommend you to read JapanTimes(newspaper).　Maybe you can find a good job as a teacher;)
Check this URL; http://classified.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/search_class.pl5?lm=sc,te&dspd=20050420

I hope you get a good job in Japan and play badominton together:D
Thanks Miyuki, i think that website will be helpful for me :D
Well i guess it doesnt matter what kind of english teacher i want to be. I guess high school you will need a higher education? But i like to be both high school and conversation teacher. Depends on the education level i guess. I'm about to finish my TEFL certificate which allows me to teach overseas, but i know some schools need at least a bachelor's degree too? But im not sure if it is a good time to go to japan, because of the China and Japan relationship. I'am not japanese, I'am chinese, but Canadian born. I'am also learning japanese too, which will be helpful when i go to japan.
but yes, hopefully i get to go soon, I'd like to play with new people in badminon :D

[Miyuki]

Hi,egg tart

You are learning Japanese. If you can read Japanese , Hiragana,Katakana,Kanaji , you can easily to find job and badminton clubs in Japan;)

Some schools need a bachelor's degree for a English teacher.
But most of schools don't need.
Moreover you can speak Chinese ,can't you?
Japanese want to learn Chinese , too. So I think you can find some good job in Japan, especially Tokyo.

I played badminton in Kawasaki in Kanagawa prefecture near Shibuya.
I hope you can find a good job and play it with us:D

Does your question mean if you can get a good job and live in safe in Japan?
Many Chinese work and live in Japan in safe:) ofcause you can play badminton in safe:) :)

Miyuki

[egg_tart]

Hi,egg tart

You are learning Japanese. If you can read Japanese , Hiragana,Katakana,Kanaji , you can easily to find job and badminton clubs in Japan;)

Some schools need a bachelor's degree for a English teacher.
But most of schools don't need.
Moreover you can speak Chinese ,can't you?
Japanese want to learn Chinese , too. So I think you can find some good job in Japan, especially Tokyo.

I played badminton in Kawasaki in Kanagawa prefecture near Shibuya.
I hope you can find a good job and play it with us:D

Does your question mean if you can get a good job and live in safe in Japan?
Many Chinese work and live in Japan in safe:) ofcause you can play badminton in safe:) :)

Miyuki
yeah, i was learning japanese, but i find it really hard..my japanese teacher failed me...but i did learn a bit though, so I will do better next time...really most schools dont need a bachelors? is this the private or public schools? and are they high school or elementary school?
and yes I can speak chinese, but not mandarin, i speak cantonese...well I'm hoping to find a good job and a nice place to stay as well too...well i was planning to go to japan for the first time, but it is expensive to travel there...so iam trying to save money as well... and yes if i go, i will play with you guys sometime :)

[Miyuki]

Hi,egg tart

O.K. I PM you :) Because this is the badminton forum;)

Miyuki

[moshimoshi]

Hi Miyuki

Konnichiwa. I think you are a great badminton fan!

I am a regular visitor to Tokyo & stays 1-2 months each time. I miss badminton. Can you help me to find a place to play? I am staying in Ikebukuro & don't mind travelling a bit more to have a good game.

Doumo agriatou gozaimashita.


Hi,Everyone.

I am Miyuki and live in Kwasaki next to Tokyo.

My friend said it is difficult for foreighers to find a badminton club in Japan.
Is this correct?

If correct , I want to help you to find a place to play it.
not only Tokyo area.

I'll do everything possible.

Ofcourse , you can join our club.
It takes 10min. from shibuya st. to our nearest station.(b/w Shibuya and Yokohama)

See you and play badminton together

[Miyuki]

hi, moshimoshi

Ofcause I help you to find a place to play badminton.
Do you decide a period to visit Japan as a business trip ?
Firstly I introduce our club to you.
It takes about 30min from Ikebukuro to our station.Is it far for you?

place: Nakahara junior high school
Station:Musasikosugi st.
(It takes about 10min from:
Shibuya on Tokyu-toyoko line.
Kawasaki on JR Nanbu line.)
day: almost every Saturday,Sunday and Japanese National holliday.
time : 18:30-21:00
level : intermediate or high(a few players are low level )
member : 20 people / day
menu : technical training , a few games
cost : 800yen/each (non-member)
500yen/each(member)
both of them including shuttles fee .
We treat you as a non-member in 3 times which you join it.
When you join it 4 times, we'll treat you as our member.

If you have a condition desired for clubs, please tell me it.
And I help to find a good club for you.

By the way, if you don't join our club, I want to ask you some questions for getting a good place.
i. What is your level as a player?
ii .How many times do you play badminton in a week in Malasia ?
iii. What day and time do you want to do it in Japan?
iv. Singles player? Doubles player?
v. Do you speak Japanese?

O.K.
I hope we'll play badminton in Tokyo;)

[moshimoshi]

Firstly, thanks for the comprehensive information.

Hope to make more friends & keep fit while enjoying badminton. Used to play about once a week. Probably intermediate level doubles play. Speak/read/write Japanese for survival only. Will stay in Tokyo (Ikebukuro) until end of May.

Musashikosugi Eki is not far. Will be able to find Nakahara junior high school on the internet. Since the Golden Week is coming soon, I will have more free time. If there is vacancy, please let me know the next badminton session. By the way, I have only cross-training shoes (no court shoes) & will need to borrow/rent a racquet.

If you need further details, I can send them to you via Private Message in order not to bore everybody.....



hi, moshimoshi

Ofcause I help you to find a place to play badminton.
Do you decide a period to visit Japan as a business trip ?
Firstly I introduce our club to you.
It takes about 30min from Ikebukuro to our station.Is it far for you?

place: Nakahara junior high school
Station:Musasikosugi st.
(It takes about 10min from:
Shibuya on Tokyu-toyoko line.
Kawasaki on JR Nanbu line.)
day: almost every Saturday,Sunday and Japanese National holliday.
time : 18:30-21:00
level : intermediate or high(a few players are low level )
member : 20 people / day
menu : technical training , a few games
cost : 800yen/each (non-member)
500yen/each(member)
both of them including shuttles fee .
We treat you as a non-member in 3 times which you join it.
When you join it 4 times, we'll treat you as our member.

If you have a condition desired for clubs, please tell me it.
And I help to find a good club for you.

By the way, if you don't join our club, I want to ask you some questions for getting a good place.
i. What is your level as a player?
ii .How many times do you play badminton in a week in Malasia ?
iii. What day and time do you want to do it in Japan?
iv. Singles player? Doubles player?
v. Do you speak Japanese?

O.K.
I hope we'll play badminton in Tokyo;)

[Miyuki]

Hi,moshimoshi

I'm sorry that we don't have some rackets for borrow/rent.

O.K. I PM you;)


Firstly, thanks for the comprehensive information.

Hope to make more friends & keep fit while enjoying badminton. Used to play about once a week. Probably intermediate level doubles play. Speak/read/write Japanese for survival only. Will stay in Tokyo (Ikebukuro) until end of May.

Musashikosugi Eki is not far. Will be able to find Nakahara junior high school on the internet. Since the Golden Week is coming soon, I will have more free time. If there is vacancy, please let me know the next badminton session. By the way, I have only cross-training shoes (no court shoes) & will need to borrow/rent a racquet.

If you need further details, I can send them to you via Private Message in order not to bore everybody.....

[Gerard Vurens]

Hi Miyuki,

On May 25, 26 and 27 I'll visit Nara. Is there any place to play badminton around there? I think Osaka will be too far and I am looking for a place closer to Nara. I'll be in Tokyo on May 24, but I will be too busy with business to play in the Tokyo area.

Sorry to bother you, but most Japanese badminton clubs do not have much English on their websites.

Thanks -- Gerard

[Miyuki]

Hi,Gerard.

I want to ask you some questions for getting a good place in Nara:)
So PM me answers abouto these questions.

* What is your level as a player?
* What day and time do you want to play badminotn in Nara?
* What is the most convenient station for you?
* Singles player? Doubles player?
* Do you speak Japanese?
* Do you have some rackets and badminton shoes?
if not, do you buy them?

If you have some conditions desired for clubs, please tell me them. When you tell me a lot of your details, they help me to find a good place.

Miyuki


Hi Miyuki,

On May 25, 26 and 27 I'll visit Nara. Is there any place to play badminton around there? I think Osaka will be too far and I am looking for a place closer to Nara. I'll be in Tokyo on May 24, but I will be too busy with business to play in the Tokyo area.

Sorry to bother you, but most Japanese badminton clubs do not have much English on their websites.

Thanks -- Gerard

[Gerard Vurens]

Hi Miyuki,

I am a B level player. The most convenient time for me to play would be the afternoon/evening of Wednesday May 25. Also possible are the evening of Friday May 27, or Saturday morning May 28.

I will be staying close to both the JR and Kintetsu Nara stations. I do not speak/read Japanese, but I have travelled in Japan a lot, so I can travel to any station to meet people.

I prefer to play doubles (I can play singles, but I am getting too old and slow). I will bring my shoes and clothes, but I will not bring a racket and shuttles. I will be in Hong Kong and China before Japan and carrying a racket is too inconvenient.

I have no other requirements. I have played in many countries in many different conditions. I adapt my play to any racket/shuttle/floor/ligthing. I won't have time to play in Hong Kong or China this time, so I hope you can help me with finding a place in near Nara.

Thanks -- Gerard


Hi,Gerard.

I want to ask you some questions for getting a good place in Nara:)
So PM me answers abouto these questions.

* What is your level as a player?
* What day and time do you want to play badminotn in Nara?
* What is the most convenient station for you?
* Singles player? Doubles player?
* Do you speak Japanese?
* Do you have some rackets and badminton shoes?
if not, do you buy them?

If you have some conditions desired for clubs, please tell me them. When you tell me a lot of your details, they help me to find a good place.

Miyuki

[Miyuki]

Hi, Gerard

Thank you for replaying me.

I see . It is inconvenient for you to bring rackets to other country as your business trip. I hope somebody make a conpact badminton racket for trip.

And I have question more.
*You said that you are too old and slow. Tell me your age like 30's, 40's ...
*If you have cell phone in Japan, tell me the number. If not , I want to know how to contact with you. ex:your e-mail address ,or a hotel number.
*Is it far for you about 1 hour trip from Nara?
I know a club in Osaka.It takes 50min. from Nara st.They have a racket for borrow. Moreove I may go there and play it with you:)
*Where will you go after badminton on Saturday morning.
If you go back to Tokyo by Shinkansen(super express), you use the Shinosaka st. or Kyoto st..Which is better for you to play it near Nara or Kyoto or Osaka?
*Tell me your country name. Most Country names are defferent
pronounciation between Japanese and English.So I don't know your location:confused:


I am sorry to ask a lot.
But I want to find you a confatable place to play in Japan.

Miyuki


Hi Miyuki,

I am a B level player. The most convenient time for me to play would be the afternoon/evening of Wednesday May 25. Also possible are the evening of Friday May 27, or Saturday morning May 28.

I will be staying close to both the JR and Kintetsu Nara stations. I do not speak/read Japanese, but I have travelled in Japan a lot, so I can travel to any station to meet people.

I prefer to play doubles (I can play singles, but I am getting too old and slow). I will bring my shoes and clothes, but I will not bring a racket and shuttles. I will be in Hong Kong and China before Japan and carrying a racket is too inconvenient.

I have no other requirements. I have played in many countries in many different conditions. I adapt my play to any racket/shuttle/floor/ligthing. I won't have time to play in Hong Kong or China this time, so I hope you can help me with finding a place in near Nara.

Thanks -- Gerard

[Gerard Vurens]

Hi Miyuki,

I sent you a private message with private information. Please check your private messages.

Thanks -- Gerard


Hi, Gerard

Thank you for replaying me.

I see . It is inconvenient for you to bring rackets to other country as your business trip. I hope somebody make a conpact badminton racket for trip.

And I have question more.
*You said that you are too old and slow. Tell me your age like 30's, 40's ...
*If you have cell phone in Japan, tell me the number. If not , I want to know how to contact with you. ex:your e-mail address ,or a hotel number.
*Is it far for you about 1 hour trip from Nara?
I know a club in Osaka.It takes 50min. from Nara st.They have a racket for borrow. Moreove I may go there and play it with you:)
*Where will you go after badminton on Saturday morning.
If you go back to Tokyo by Shinkansen(super express), you use the Shinosaka st. or Kyoto st..Which is better for you to play it near Nara or Kyoto or Osaka?
*Tell me your country name. Most Country names are defferent
pronounciation between Japanese and English.So I don't know your location:confused:


I am sorry to ask a lot.
But I want to find you a confatable place to play in Japan.

Miyuki

[Miyuki]

Ｈｉ，Gerard

Sorry not to replying you soon.
I read a mai from you yesterday. And I am looking for a gym for you.
I found a club near Nara st. and ask the manager of the club.
But I didn't get a mail from him yet.

If I get it, I sent you as soon as possible.

Talk to you later
Miyuki



Hi Miyuki,

I sent you a private message with private information. Please check your private messages.

Thanks -- Gerard

[wood_22_chuck]

I just want to say Kudos to you Miyuki. You've been very helpful to those seeking assistance for baddy in Japan. Much appreciated, and BF (I'm speaking for them, ha-ha) is glad for your participation. Awesome! :D

-dave

[Miyuki]

Hi,dave.

Thank you:D
I know that it is difficult to find a good club in Japan.
Not only foreighners, but also Japanese:p

I only hope that everyone can play badminton in Japan and spend their trip/staying in comfotable.

Some people who meet me here has join our club. I am happy to play badminton with a lot pf people.

Now I am making a map for foreighners as they can get to our club easily.
I will send the map to a new foreigher who will join this Saturday.
I have to make the map in harry:D

I hope we play badminton together near future
Miyuki


I just want to say Kudos to you Miyuki. You've been very helpful to those seeking assistance for baddy in Japan. Much appreciated, and BF (I'm speaking for them, ha-ha) is glad for your participation. Awesome! :D

-dave

[Gerard Vurens]

Hi Miyuki,

Thanks for arranging my play in Nara last night. I had a lot of fun playing badminton (and drinking beer and sake afterwards). Lucky for me they let me win all my games. This is because they gave me the best player as doubles partner. Anyways thank you very much for the arrangements. May be next time I am in Tokyo we can play together, or next time you get to San Francisco I can show you many places to play. Please consider coming to the World championships in Anaheim in August. I can meet you there.

Thanks -- Gerard


Ｈｉ，Gerard

Sorry not to replying you soon.
I read a mai from you yesterday. And I am looking for a gym for you.
I found a club near Nara st. and ask the manager of the club.
But I didn't get a mail from him yet.

If I get it, I sent you as soon as possible.

Talk to you later
Miyuki

[Miyuki]

Hi, Gerard

I am glad to know that you had a good time to play badiminton in Nara.
You also had a drink party with them. They said that they had very very good time with you in Badminton etc.

Next time, we play badominton together in Tokyo or San Francisco.
I may have chance to see the world chanpionship in LA If my husband or father can get a vacation.

My young sister lives in LA. She said that she want to see my son(who 9 months old). So when I decide to go to LA, I tell you as soon as possible;)

Thanks
Miyuki


Hi Miyuki,

Thanks for arranging my play in Nara last night. I had a lot of fun playing badminton (and drinking beer and sake afterwards). Lucky for me they let me win all my games. This is because they gave me the best player as doubles partner. Anyways thank you very much for the arrangements. May be next time I am in Tokyo we can play together, or next time you get to San Francisco I can show you many places to play. Please consider coming to the World championships in Anaheim in August. I can meet you there.

Thanks -- Gerard

[Miyuki]

Hi everyone

We have a tournament in our club.
If you have some time to join it, let's play together;)

Date:18th of June
Time:10am-5pm
Place:Nakahara junior high school
(the nearest st. is Musashi-kosugi st. It takes 15min from Shibuya by train)

Some foreighers will join it.
If you want to join it, PM me:)

Thanks
Miyuki

[titusja]

Hello Miyuki-san,

I have just arrived in Tokyo last week. I am an avid player of badminton since last year and am wondering if I can join your club in Nakahara. I know Nakahara a bit since I lived in Musashi Kosugi area for 3 years before but I am not sure where Nakahara junior high school is.

I will appreciate any help you can provide.

Thanks in advance.

[Miyuki]

Hi, titusja

Ofcourse you can join our club.If you send a e-mail to me, I can give you a map between Musashi-kosugi st. and the school.

Oh,it is time for going to the club.I have to open a gate.
Check the schedule here:http://www.geocities.jp/nakahara_bad/E_index.html
I am making our club web site.

Sorry not to tell you our detail.
Talk to later.

Miyuki



Hello Miyuki-san,

I have just arrived in Tokyo last week. I am an avid player of badminton since last year and am wondering if I can join your club in Nakahara. I know Nakahara a bit since I lived in Musashi Kosugi area for 3 years before but I am not sure where Nakahara junior high school is.

I will appreciate any help you can provide.

Thanks in advance.

[titusja]

Hello Miyuki-san,

Thank you for the quick reply. I will try to join yoin this weekend.

Regards,
Titus

[Miyuki]

Hi,Titus

Which Saturday or Sunday will you join our club?
A man who came from phillipin sometimes join our club.
Today he came. So I told you about you.
If you tell me a day when you come, I tell him to come.

Cheers
Miyuki


Hello Miyuki-san,

Thank you for the quick reply. I will try to join yoin this weekend.

Regards,
Titus

[Alfred]

This is Alfred from the Philippines. I do sometimes play at Nagahara High school. Last night, I went there to play. Hope to meet you soon.




Hello Miyuki-san,

Thank you for the quick reply. I will try to join yoin this weekend.

Regards,
Titus

[ants]

This is Alfred from the Philippines. I do sometimes play at Nagahara High school. Last night, I went there to play. Hope to meet you soon.

Is this Alfred/Sabel?

[Alfred]

Yup! This is Alfred! Also known as SABEL! he he.
I replied to Titus message because he plans to play at Nagahara High School.
He's also a Filipino. I sometime play at Nagahara High School at Musahi Kosugi.

Regards,
Alfred


Is this Alfred/Sabel?

[ants]

Yup! This is Alfred! Also known as SABEL! he he.
I replied to Titus message because he plans to play at Nagahara High School.
He's also a Filipino. I sometime play at Nagahara High School at Musahi Kosugi.

Regards,
Alfred

Did you get my email? BTW welcome to BCBF!

[Mag]

I just have to say that I *love* this thread. You're a gem, Miyuki! :D
I'll be sure to bring my badminton gear next time I visit Tokyo!

[titusja]

This is Alfred from the Philippines. I do sometimes play at Nagahara High school. Last night, I went there to play. Hope to meet you soon.

Hi Alfred/Miyuki,

Thanks for the quick responses. I will come this Saturday. I do not have my badminton gear with me so I need to get some from that Windsor shop I got from the website.

Looking forward to meeting you both!

Regards,]
Titus

[Miyuki]

Hi,Mag.

I am glad that you like this thread:D
Will you have a plan to visit to Japan?
A man who came from Sweden joins our club. So when your schedule is fixed, tell me ;)
I am looking for meeting you and playing badminton together (^O^)/

Miyuki



I just have to say that I *love* this thread. You're a gem, Miyuki! :D
I'll be sure to bring my badminton gear next time I visit Tokyo!

[Miyuki]

Hi, Titus.

I am looking for your joining our club:D
It will be a training day this Saturday.

By the way, did you know the place of our club?

If Alfred can join, you two get to our club together from Musashi-Kosugi station.
If not, I can e-mail you a English map.

Miyuki



Hi Alfred/Miyuki,

Thanks for the quick responses. I will come this Saturday. I do not have my badminton gear with me so I need to get some from that Windsor shop I got from the website.

Looking forward to meeting you both!

Regards,]
Titus

[THENIS]

hi! miyuki san,

ohayo gozaimasu, I'm dennis from philippines, right now i'm working here in minato mirai yokohama.
I'm glad i found this forum, i usually play in higashi kanagawa and gumyoji but we don't have enough players, i'm looking forward to join your club? but i don't know how far is it from yokohama and i can play only in weekend.

miyuki san do you know where yonex shop is located in yokohama or in tokyo?
hope to hear from you soon.

[titusja]

Hi Dennis,

I just came from the Windsor racquet shop in Shibuya tonight. They have a clearance sale until end of July. They have all the goods for badminton. It's quite easy to get there. Again, thanks to Miyuki-san for the link from the Nakahara badminton club site. Yonex shoes are going at around 50% off (last year model). They are open up to 8pm. Yonex armortec 800 and Nanospeed 8000 are around Y17,000.

Titus


hi! miyuki san,

ohayo gozaimasu, I'm dennis from philippines, right now i'm working here in minato mirai yokohama.
I'm glad i found this forum, i usually play in higashi kanagawa and gumyoji but we don't have enough players, i'm looking forward to join your club? but i don't know how far is it from yokohama and i can play only in weekend.

miyuki san do you know where yonex shop is located in yokohama or in tokyo?
hope to hear from you soon.

[titusja]

Hello Miyuki-san,

Please send me the english map if you can.

Training day is perfect for me.

See you Saturday,
Titus


Hi, Titus.

I am looking for your joining our club:D
It will be a training day this Saturday.

By the way, did you know the place of our club?

If Alfred can join, you two get to our club together from Musashi-Kosugi station.
If not, I can e-mail you a English map.

Miyuki

[THENIS]

thanks titus,

how can i reach windsor racquet shop? i'm from yokohama maybe you can give me the train lines going to shibuya. thanks lot.



Hi Dennis,

I just came from the Windsor racquet shop in Shibuya tonight. They have a clearance sale until end of July. They have all the goods for badminton. It's quite easy to get there. Again, thanks to Miyuki-san for the link from the Nakahara badminton club site. Yonex shoes are going at around 50% off (last year model). They are open up to 8pm. Yonex armortec 800 and Nanospeed 8000 are around Y17,000.

Titus

[Miyuki]

Hi,THENIS

HAJIMEMASHITE(^^)

Ofcourse you can join our club.
This is our website.
http://www.geocities.jp/nakahara_bad/E_index.html
Sorry that it isn't completed. But you can get our schedule.

There is a "Winsor Racket shop" near Yokohama station.
http://www.windsorracket.co.jp/map/map_yokohama.html
It says that the shop is on the 9th floor in the SKY building next to Yokohama SOGO depertment.

How about this Saturday?

Miyuki


How about the

[Miyuki]

How about the

Sorry. I had mistake..........:crying:

[Miyuki]

Hi, Titus.

OK. I e-mail you the map.

Miyuki


Hello Miyuki-san,

Please send me the english map if you can.

Training day is perfect for me.

See you Saturday,
Titus

[THENIS]

miyuki san,

what time usually start your practice?
thanks a lot for the info.

i'll try this sat. coz i'm not familiar with the place i'll ask help from my japanese colleagues.

thank you again hope to play with you soon.





Hi,THENIS

HAJIMEMASHITE(^^)

Ofcourse you can join our club.
This is our website.
http://www.geocities.jp/nakahara_bad/E_index.html
Sorry that it isn't completed. But you can get our schedule.

There is a "Winsor Racket shop" near Yokohama station.
http://www.windsorracket.co.jp/map/map_yokohama.html
It says that the shop is on the 9th floor in the SKY building next to Yokohama SOGO depertment.

How about this Saturday?

Miyuki


How about the

[Kasun]

Hi Miyuki,

I'm a badminton Player from Sri Lanka, I have played till the National Level, But I couldn't continue it for last 2 years. I came to Japan Month ago and I live in Meguro.

I would like to join your club. Please send me the details (Venue, Cost etc.). And I didnt bring my Badminton gear, so where can I buy Raquets and Shoes near Meguro area?

Regards,
Kasun

[cappy75]

Hey Miyuki,

It's a great thing you do for our fellow BF badders to accommodate and help them while they're in Japan. It must be hard keeping up with their requests while taking care of your family:). Kudos to you for your generosity and kindness!

Ming

[Miyuki]

Hi,Kasun.

You were National player in Sri Lanka, weren't you? Great!!:D :D

Please check the schedule and details(cost,time ...) on our website.
http://www.geocities.jp/nakahara_bad/E_index.html

If you have e-mail address, please e-mail me :
okappa1204@yahoo.co.jp

I send you a map from station to our club. It takes 10-15minutes for a walk.
By the way, what is your nearest station?
I tell you how to get to Musashi-kosugi station(our nearest station)

How about tomorrow night?
Some foreiners will join our club.

I recommend the winsor racket shop near Shibuya station.
They sale badminton gears cheaper than other shops till the end of this month. The shop websaite is this:
http://www.windsorracket.co.jp/map/map_shibuya.html

See you soon
Miyuki


Hi Miyuki,

I'm a badminton Player from Sri Lanka, I have played till the National Level, But I couldn't continue it for last 2 years. I came to Japan Month ago and I live in Meguro.

I would like to join your club. Please send me the details (Venue, Cost etc.). And I didnt bring my Badminton gear, so where can I buy Raquets and Shoes near Meguro area?

Regards,
Kasun

[Miyuki]

Thank you , Ming:)

It's my pleasure to play badminton with badders. I hope that foreighers spend a good time in Japan.
My husband almost come home midnight, So I have much time :p

Miyuki

[titusja]

Hello Miyuki,

Thanks for the map. I finally got it. I actually went last Saturday and found Nakahara high school. Unfortunately, no one was around when I got there (6.30pm or so). I waited for a bit to no avail. It's probably not my day to play badminton :-(

Will there be a game this Saturday? Which part of the school is the badminton court? I saw the basketball court with lights on but no one was there.

Regards,
Titus


Hi, Titus.

OK. I e-mail you the map.

Miyuki

[Miyuki]

Hi,

Sorry, we don't open the club last Saturday.
We will open the club this Saturday.When you enter at the front gate, go ahead through a school building clockwise. You can find a gym.

See you weekend
Miyuki



Hello Miyuki,

Thanks for the map. I finally got it. I actually went last Saturday and found Nakahara high school. Unfortunately, no one was around when I got there (6.30pm or so). I waited for a bit to no avail. It's probably not my day to play badminton :-(

Will there be a game this Saturday? Which part of the school is the badminton court? I saw the basketball court with lights on but no one was there.

Regards,
Titus

[davidleetw]

Miyuki-san

Thank you for your kind offer. I am wondering if it is possible for me to join your club for this coming weekend (Aug 20th/21st) since I will be travelling to Tokyo on Aug 16th on a business trip. If so, I would appreciate some directions/map as how to get to your club from Tokyo.

Warmest regards

David Lee


Hi,Everyone.

I am Miyuki and live in Kwasaki next to Tokyo.

My friend said it is difficult for foreighers to find a badminton club in Japan.
Is this correct?

If correct , I want to help you to find a place to play it.
not only Tokyo area.

I'll do everything possible.

Ofcourse , you can join our club.
It takes 10min. from shibuya st. to our nearest station.(b/w Shibuya and Yokohama)

See you and play badminton together

[Miyuki]

Hi,David

Welcome to Tokyo.Ofcourse you can join our club this weekend.This Saturday is traning day, this Sunday is Game day. Ofcoures you can join both of days if you want.

You can see the map from our nearest station to our club.
http://www.geocities.jp/nakahara_bad/map_E.html
It takes 10 minetes for a walk.

Tell me your station this weekend, I tell you how to get to our station from your station. If you reach at 6:10, I pick you up at the station.:)

If you want to play other days, I help to find some place to play.

By the way, there is a big earthquake near Tokyo.Are you OK?
There are a lot of earthquake in Kanto area(around Tokyo) these days.

I am looking forward to seeing you soon.
Miyuki



Miyuki-san

Thank you for your kind offer. I am wondering if it is possible for me to join your club for this coming weekend (Aug 20th/21st) since I will be travelling to Tokyo on Aug 16th on a business trip. If so, I would appreciate some directions/map as how to get to your club from Tokyo.

Warmest regards

David Lee

[davidleetw]

Miyuki-san

I was lucky and arrived in Narita after the earthquake which I saw on CNN when I checked into the East 21 hotel (Toyo, Koto-ku, Tokyo). Thank you for asking - it looked like a pretty substantial quake (7.5). What really got to me was the video clip with the child who was walking around with a bandaged left cheek and I continue to hope and pray that everyone is ok.

I will check out the website link and see if I can get there over the weekend.

Thanks a whole bunch!!

Rgds

David


Hi,David

Welcome to Tokyo.Ofcourse you can join our club this weekend.This Saturday is traning day, this Sunday is Game day. Ofcoures you can join both of days if you want.

You can see the map from our nearest station to our club.
http://www.geocities.jp/nakahara_bad/map_E.html
It takes 10 minetes for a walk.

Tell me your station this weekend, I tell you how to get to our station from your station. If you reach at 6:10, I pick you up at the station.:)

If you want to play other days, I help to find some place to play.

By the way, there is a big earthquake near Tokyo.Are you OK?
There are a lot of earthquake in Kanto area(around Tokyo) these days.

I am looking forward to seeing you soon.
Miyuki

[heoloverz]

Hi,

How are you? I'm glad there are website like these helping badminton freaks :D Cause I'm also one of them :) I'm staying in Yokohama, and if it's ok with you, can I join your badminton club? I'm intermediate level, but I haven't play for awhile... I'm looking forward for your response.

Ban



Hi,Everyone.

I am Miyuki and live in Kwasaki next to Tokyo.

My friend said it is difficult for foreighers to find a badminton club in Japan.
Is this correct?

If correct , I want to help you to find a place to play it.
not only Tokyo area.

I'll do everything possible.

Ofcourse , you can join our club.
It takes 10min. from shibuya st. to our nearest station.(b/w Shibuya and Yokohama)

See you and play badminton together

[Miyuki]

Hi,Ban

Welcome to Japan and this wite:D
Ofcause I am glad to play with you.

Our club isn't opend every weekend. Our club schedule depends on the school schedule.
We don't open tomorrow. And nextweek end, I don't know the schedule. The school tell me the schedule, I tell you by PM.
Maybe I can tell you the schedule of October in a fed days.
Please wait till then;)


See you soon (^▽^)/
Miyuki


Hi,

How are you? I'm glad there are website like these helping badminton freaks :D Cause I'm also one of them :) I'm staying in Yokohama, and if it's ok with you, can I join your badminton club? I'm intermediate level, but I haven't play for awhile... I'm looking forward for your response.

Ban

[davidleetw]

Miyuki

It was great to play with your club and you have many good players! I thoroughly enjoyed our game and the drinking/food at the local eating place.

Next time I am in Japan, I would look forward to playing there again.

Again, thank you for your wonderful hospitality which made me feel very welcomed!

Warmest regards

David


Miyuki-san

I was lucky and arrived in Narita after the earthquake which I saw on CNN when I checked into the East 21 hotel (Toyo, Koto-ku, Tokyo). Thank you for asking - it looked like a pretty substantial quake (7.5). What really got to me was the video clip with the child who was walking around with a bandaged left cheek and I continue to hope and pray that everyone is ok.

I will check out the website link and see if I can get there over the weekend.

Thanks a whole bunch!!

Rgds

David

[noraas]

Hello Miyuki,

I came from Melbourne last week and I will be in Japan for a few months. I am looking for a place to play badminton. I am living in Kannai now. Can I ask you where I can play badminton? Is there a club that I can join? How much is the fee?

I can't speak Japanese so will it be hard for me to join the club?

Thanks for your help. I really miss playing badminton again. I played regularly in Melbourne and I really hope I can find a place and friend to play with in Japan.

Regards,
Nora





Hi,Everyone.

I am Miyuki and live in Kwasaki next to Tokyo.

My friend said it is difficult for foreighers to find a badminton club in Japan.
Is this correct?

If correct , I want to help you to find a place to play it.
not only Tokyo area.

I'll do everything possible.

Ofcourse , you can join our club.
It takes 10min. from shibuya st. to our nearest station.(b/w Shibuya and Yokohama)

See you and play badminton together

[Miyuki]

Hi Nora

Ofcouse you can join our club. How about October 15th on Saturday?
You can join some clubs even if you don't speak Japanese.:)

Tell me when do you want to play? Only weekend?

Miyuki


Hello Miyuki,

I came from Melbourne last week and I will be in Japan for a few months. I am looking for a place to play badminton. I am living in Kannai now. Can I ask you where I can play badminton? Is there a club that I can join? How much is the fee?

I can't speak Japanese so will it be hard for me to join the club?

Thanks for your help. I really miss playing badminton again. I played regularly in Melbourne and I really hope I can find a place and friend to play with in Japan.

Regards,
Nora

[noraas]

Hi Miyuki-san,

Thanks so much for your quick reply. I would like to play 3 times in a week, do you guys play on weekend only? How about weekdays? Anyone play on weekdays?

Ok.. I can come on Saturday. What time it starts?
Where is it? I stay close to Bashamichi station and kannai station.

Thanks again and see you:-)

Nora



Hi Nora

Ofcouse you can join our club. How about October 15th on Saturday?
You can join some clubs even if you don't speak Japanese.:)

Tell me when do you want to play? Only weekend?

Miyuki

[Miyuki]

Hi, Nora

Sorry not to reply soon. I went to a short trip as a late summer holliday:p

Tomorrow, we will meet at 6:15 at a bus turminal in Musashi-kosugi station on Tokyu-toyoko line.

Anyone plays on weekday.So I tell you tomorrow:D

see you tomorrow
Miyuki


Hi Miyuki-san,

Thanks so much for your quick reply. I would like to play 3 times in a week, do you guys play on weekend only? How about weekdays? Anyone play on weekdays?

Ok.. I can come on Saturday. What time it starts?
Where is it? I stay close to Bashamichi station and kannai station.

Thanks again and see you:-)

Nora

[agusriadi]

Hi Miyuki
I'm Agus from Indonesia
I'm interesting about your badminton club
Can you please give me further information?
Thank you

[Miyuki]

hi Agus

I sent a mail to your PM.
when you come to Japan, let's play together:)

Miyuki

[donnycheah]

Hi Miyuki,
I'm Donny from S'pore and have just moved to Tokyo since last April because of my work. Will be staying here for another 2 years at least. I'm currently playing badminton in Oji almost every weekends but it is too far for me. May I know whether the school of your club is called 中原中学校 in Japanese? Is it located in Ikebukuro? I'm staying in Nishiazabu but since I drive, it is ok. Will your club be open this coming Saturday and Sunday (18 & 19 Mar)? Can I join? Hear from you soon

[Miyuki]

hi Donny

Ofcourse you can join us.Our club opens this coming Sunday.
Our place is between Shibuya and Yokohama.It takes 25minutes from Roppongi to Musashikosugi(our nearest station).Is it far for you?

Our club plays not only games.I mean we pratise some drills.So if you want to play only games, I help you to find a place near your place:)

Miyuki

[sac_man]

hi ! Miyuki
I am planning to visit Japan this summer, and would like to play while I am in Tokyo, I have some japanese friends, but none of them play badminton.

I don't know where I am going to stay yet, most probably somewhere in Tokyo,
is your club located near to any subway station?, if your club can be easily access by subway, I like to play in your club and meet with some of your club players, watashiwa Nihon go ku Wakarimasen, do you think it could be a problem ?

Please , let me know if you ever visit San Francisco, Bay area..., there are so many places to play badminton.

Sayonara !

p/s: you can pm me, thanks

[Miyuki]

Hi,sac_man

Every person join us:D
But our club practice some drills.So if you want to play only game, I help you to find a club.

You can get to the nearest station of the gym easily.The station is Musashi-kosugi station.It is a big station.

Our club opens only weekend.If you want to play on weekdays, I tell you other club:)

By the way, I went to SC. I have a friend who lived in Oakland.I joined a tounament in UC Davis.It was a good experience in my badminton life.I want to join a tounament someday again.
Next time when I go to SC, let's play together:D

Miyuki


hi ! Miyuki
I am planning to visit Japan this summer, and would like to play while I am in Tokyo, I have some japanese friends, but none of them play badminton.

I don't know where I am going to stay yet, most probably somewhere in Tokyo,
is your club located near to any subway station?, if your club can be easily access by subway, I like to play in your club and meet with some of your club players, watashiwa Nihon go ku Wakarimasen, do you think it could be a problem ?

Please , let me know if you ever visit San Francisco, Bay area..., there are so many places to play badminton.

Sayonara !

p/s: you can pm me, thanks

[sac_man]

.I joined a tounament in UC Davis.It was a good experience in my badminton life.I want to join a tounament someday again.
===============
Hi Miyuki!
I used to play at Davis Tournament, which tournament did you compete in..
BTW do you know KOTA( Japanese guy ), he used to play at UC Davis, last time I heard he was playing at Golden Gate Badminton Club in Palo Alto..

I used to play in many tournament in the bay area...now I do one or two a year..beside busy with my work, my body could not take it anymore, in other word I am getting Young, I mean Old

Let me know if you are going to be in Oakland or SF. I am sure you are going to see many familiar faces.

Ciaoooo !!!

[Miyuki]

BTW do you know KOTA( Japanese guy )


Hi,sac_man

Yes, I know Kota.The tounament what I joined opened the end of April.My mix doubles partner was Kota.My friend introduce me to him.I want to play with him again.

I have a plan to go to LA.If I can, I will go to your place to play:D

Miyuki

[sac_man]

Hi again!
Yes, I know Kota.
>>Wow, what a small world, Kota used to play with us in Sacramento.

I have a plan to go to LA.If I can, I will go to your place to play
>> Just PM me when you are coming over, I will pick you up.

Looking forward to see in California ..

take care !

[Miyuki]

Hi, Sac_man

Yeah, it is a small world!!

BTW,I can go to SC this coming April.So I PM you later:D

Miyuki

[jump_smash]

Miyuki

Thanks for letting me play at your club. It was good. Unfortuantely didn't realise that you did drills, as I am getting somewhat older and haven't done these seriously for years (apart from a few drills with Sjoe and his juniors).

Looking to play again in Tokyo over next week - apart from watching Thomas and Uber finals!

Regards

Stuart

[Miyuki]

Hi, Stuart

Sorry that I went to a gym in time. Next your joining, you can only play games in our club.

I went to T/U cup.But I could't see you in the Gym:(

I hope I will go to your country and play with you again!

Miyuki

[jump_smash]

Miyuki,

Thanks, sorry I missed you at Thomas/Uber Cups.

If you come to Canberra or Sydney send an e-mail, and I will catch up with you, and give me a chance to return the hospitality shown to me!

Regards

Stuart

[Miyuki]

hi,Anthony

Thank you!! Yes, I want to go your place with my family:)
Remember, we are welcome your coming to Japan anytime:D

Keep in touch
Miyuki

[davidleetw]

Miyuki-chan

I am afraid that Monday may not work for me since I have much dinner and drinks with customers!! :o

Maybe next time ... enjoy your trip to Osaka!

Warmest regards

David

ps. I could not send you a private mail since your mailbox is full!! :crying:

[Miyuki]

Hi, David

I am sorry.If you want to play, I try to find a club this weekend. And I tell you soon!

Now, My PM box is OK:)

Miyuki

[bad_fan]

Hi Miyuki san,
I am a big badminton fan. I am from China, working in Singapore right now and going to stay in Japan for 1 year. Could you help me to look for a club to play badminton? Any help will be greatly appreciated.:-)
My level is intermediate, I can play any day in the evening. I am going to be at Ibaraki-shi,Osaka. It is not a big city, so I am not sure if there is any badminton club there. But I am willing to travel if it is not too far from Ibaraki-shi.
Thank you and my email is emailchao@gmail.com
Regards,
chao

[Miyuki]

Hi, Chao

Yes, I help you to find a place to play.
I know Ibaraki-shi, because I played badminton in Suita-shi next to Ibaraki-shi:D
There are many badminton clubs in Osaka.

I send you a mail soon.

talk to you soon
miyuki

[cvanbui]

hello miyuki,

I am tommy and if I am not mistaken I've meet and play with you when you were here in LA at SGVBC. Anyways my younger brother will be visiting Japan and will be staying in OSAKA, and he is wondering if you can help him find a place to play.

thank you

[Miyuki]

Hi,tommy

My younger sister is livening in LA. So we will have a chance to meet and play in LA near future:D

I will find some place to play for your brother. There are a lot of places in Osaka. when I know about him, I will look for better places for him.So tell me about him more.

*When he can play?
*his address or area code
*his age and player's level
*He has a bicycle, a bike or a car?

Send his ditails to my PM.

Talk to you soon
Miyuki



hello miyuki,

I am tommy and if I am not mistaken I've meet and play with you when you were here in LA at SGVBC. Anyways my younger brother will be visiting Japan and will be staying in OSAKA, and he is wondering if you can help him find a place to play.

thank you

[sebfori]

Hello!!
I just arrived in Tokyo and will stay for 6 months, and I really want to get back to playing on a regular basis :) I live in Roppongi and work in Marunouchi, does anyone know where to play not too far? Please tell me, I don't speak japanese and it's difficult to find information on the web :D
Arigato!!!

[Miyuki]

Hi,

Welcome to Tokyo:D

Tell me your badminton level. Do you have a racket and a pair of shoes for badminton?

You know, it is humid in Tokyo now. Almost club use a gym in a school. There are not some air conditioner in the gyms. So it is very hot and humid in a gym. Is it OK?

Miyuki


Hello!!
I just arrived in Tokyo and will stay for 6 months, and I really want to get back to playing on a regular basis :) I live in Roppongi and work in Marunouchi, does anyone know where to play not too far? Please tell me, I don't speak japanese and it's difficult to find information on the web :D
Arigato!!!

[sebfori]

Hello Miyuki, thanks for your prompt reply :)
regarding my level, I've been playing for 3 years in my club in France, but never played in any tournaments. I play doubles and singles, and I love both. I'm definitely not a beginner anymore, and I'm getting back to a decent fitness level thanks to my gym. I love competitive games, with people who really mean playing. I did bring one of my rackets with me from Paris, and I also have my shoes, so that makes me ready to play I guess :p
Regarding the weather, well, that's expected isn't it? I'll give it a shot, and I'll see how it goes... No air conditionning in my local gym either, and it does get pretty hot too these days...

[Miyuki]

Hi,sebfori

I found some clubs in Shibuya and Mita.
How about tomorrow afternoon?

I sent you a mail to your PM. Check it:D

Miyuki

[garethpr]

Dear Miyuki,

I hope you still view this forum as I can see you have been very helpful to other people in my position.

I will come to Japan for 2 or 3 years from 1st September. I will live near Seijo and will work near Musashi Kosugi.

I noted that you play(ed?) at a club near Musashi Kosugi? It is still going?

Any advice about where to play would be great.

Best Regards,
Gareth

[Miyuki]

Hi,Gareth

Welcome to Japan!

I still play in Musashikosugi. Our club open 2-5pm on the 8th of September. If you want to join, PM me. Let's fix the meeting place and time.

When you know the nearest station, let me know it. I may tell you other club near your place.

Bring your racket and shoes at least.

I am looking forward to playing with you !

take care of your trip
Miyuki




Dear Miyuki,

I hope you still view this forum as I can see you have been very helpful to other people in my position.

I will come to Japan for 2 or 3 years from 1st September. I will live near Seijo and will work near Musashi Kosugi.

I noted that you play(ed?) at a club near Musashi Kosugi? It is still going?

Any advice about where to play would be great.

Best Regards,
Gareth

[AlexLeong]

Hi Miyuki,
Good morning. I am from Singapore and now having my vocation in Tokyo till this friday. I am trying to locate a shop that sell all kind of badminton stuff. However, I am not able to locate one. I seen your message that there is a badminton shop in shibuya. Will you be able to tell me the exact location and how can i go there. I will be happy to buy a stuff back to singapore. Waiting for your reply

Regards
Alex

[Miyuki]

Hi, Alex

There are 2 shops in Shibuya. Thier websites are as following.
They have some branches. So check "渋谷” in the website.

*Windsor
http://www.windsorracket.co.jp/shop/shop_shibuya.html
5 minutes from Shibuya station for a walk

*Wembley
http://www.bps-wembley.com/
1 minutes from Shibuya station for a walk

There is a police station next to Hachiko exit on Shibuya station. Ask them with their map or address when you are lost. You can find them easily.

Miyuki


Hi Miyuki,
Good morning. I am from Singapore and now having my vocation in Tokyo till this friday. I am trying to locate a shop that sell all kind of badminton stuff. However, I am not able to locate one. I seen your message that there is a badminton shop in shibuya. Will you be able to tell me the exact location and how can i go there. I will be happy to buy a stuff back to singapore. Waiting for your reply

Regards
Alex

[AlexLeong]

Hi Miyuki
Thanks for your information. I will check it out tomorrow over at shibuya.

Regards :)
Alex

[astro]

HI Miyuki

I would like to join your Sunday playing session.

Normally how many people play there and what levels normally.

Also what age group does it comprise of that play there?

warmest regards

Astro

[Chris1972]

Hi to all members of this forum..first i want to introduce myself, i'm Chris from Makuhari-cho, Chiba. I'm a Filipino working here in Japan. My colleagues have suggested we find a place to play badminton, and so i browse the internet and i ended up in this forum which i think will become very informative...what caught my attention was Miyuki-san's tireless efforts in helping forum members fit in with their respective locations and i wish Miyuki-san can help me too in finding a place where we can play badminton...and hoping we can play with her too. You have a nice forum here..keep up the good work guys and gals.

[jhirata]

Hi Miyuki, I'm wondering whether there are any clubs that I can play at in Nara, around the Ikoma (生駒) region. It would be great if you could help me find one, so that I'll have something to do when I go back to Japan in December. :D

Best regards,
jhirata

[Miyuki]

Hi,jhirata

I think that there are many places to play badminton in Nara.
Let me know a station you use and the day and time when you want to play.

talk to you soon
Miyuki



Hi Miyuki, I'm wondering whether there are any clubs that I can play at in Nara, around the Ikoma (生駒) region. It would be great if you could help me find one, so that I'll have something to do when I go back to Japan in December. :D

Best regards,
jhirata

[jhirata]

Hi,jhirata

I think that there are many places to play badminton in Nara.
Let me know a station you use and the day and time when you want to play.

talk to you soon
Miyuki

Hi Miyuki,

The station nearest to our home in Nara is Tomio ( 富雄 ), and I dont really mind about the day and the time that the clubs are open.

Best regards,
jhirata

[Chris1972]

Hi Miyuki,

I'm Chris from Makuhari, Chiba I wanna ask you if there's a place here wherein my colleagues and I can play badminton?

Regards,

Chris

[Miyuki]

Hi Jhirata and chris

When I found clubs, let you know by PM.

jhirata>>
Will you use a car to get badminton club in Nara?


Chris>>
Give me more infomation as following.
*station name
*will you use a car?
*When do you want to play?
*your collegue read and write in Japanese?

talk to you later
Miyuki

[jhirata]

Will you use a car to get badminton club in Nara?
Nope, we shipped our car from Japan to NewZealand a few years ago, but I dont really mind walking if the club isnt far from the stations. ( 1 to 3 km )

[Miyuki]

Hi,Jhirata

OK.
Are you Japanese??
If you can use this website, you can find some clubs easily in Japan.
http://park8.wakwak.com/~badminton/cgi-bin/bcs/bad_index.cgi

Miyuki

[jhirata]

Hi,Jhirata

OK.
Are you Japanese??
If you can use this website, you can find some clubs easily in Japan.
http://park8.wakwak.com/~badminton/cgi-bin/bcs/bad_index.cgi (http://park8.wakwak.com/%7Ebadminton/cgi-bin/bcs/bad_index.cgi)

Miyuki
Thanks Miyuki, I easily found a club relatively near our place in Nara.
And oh yap, I am Japanese.

/Jh

[Chris1972]

Hi Jhirata and chris

When I found clubs, let you know by PM.

jhirata>>
Will you use a car to get badminton club in Nara?


Chris>>
Give me more infomation as following.
*station name
*will you use a car?
*When do you want to play?
*your collegue read and write in Japanese?

talk to you later
Miyuki


Hi Miyuki,

*We are near Kesei Makuhari and JR Makuhari Station.
*We have our bikes..we usually take the train when we go to other places here in Japan.
*Friday and Saturday will be fine
*some of knows how to read, but writing, i think we can learn how to write.

Arigato_gozaimsu!

Chris

[Miyuki]

Hi, jhirata

Great!
If you have a chance to come to Tokyo, let's play badminton together!

Almost Japnese players plays 2-3times a week in some clubs. So if you join a club, somebody will give you infomation of other clubs.

Enjoy!
Miyuki


Thanks Miyuki, I easily found a club relatively near our place in Nara.
And oh yap, I am Japanese.

/Jh

[Miyuki]

Hi, Chris

I heard that you got a place from your collegue. If you need my help, PM me:)

Enjoy with your collegues
Miyuki


Hi Miyuki,

*We are near Kesei Makuhari and JR Makuhari Station.
*We have our bikes..we usually take the train when we go to other places here in Japan.
*Friday and Saturday will be fine
*some of knows how to read, but writing, i think we can learn how to write.

Arigato_gozaimsu!

Chris

[Chris1972]

Hi Miyuki!

My colleagues and I have started playing here in Makuhari Community Center. We can only play once a week, sometimes twice if were not that busy at work. By the way, we will be playing today, so better start fixing my things...catch you next time.

Chris

[cvanbui]

Hi Miyuki,

I've meet and played with you at SGVBC last year. I don't know if you remember me or not. Anyways I am planning to go to Japan this winter break
for about 1 week and will be staying in Tokyo and Yokohama. I was wondering if their are any places to play during the week of 12/24-12/31.

Thanks,

tommy

[Miyuki]

Hi,Tommy

Some clubs or public gyms open until 28th. Last year, a club open between Dec.28 and Jan.1. Let me check the club schedule.

Anyway, take your badminton stuffs to Japan!

I will send you my contact infomation to your PM soon:)

Miyuki

[ThomasTaro]

Hi Miyuki,

I am Thomas Taro, half japanese, living in Sweden. I will be in Tokyo from 24/12 2007 to 11/1 2008. Can I play badminton with you during this period? Also, I wonder if you can recommend any clubs with training weekdays between 24/12 to 11/1..

About me: I train in a club in Stockholm 2-3 times a week + competitions maybe 2 times a month. I have played for around 10 years. I like both singles and doubles. I speak japanese, but not very good - no practice in Sweden :(

ThaNK YOU!

[ThomasTaro]

By the way, I will be living in Azabu-Juuban!

[Miyuki]

By the way, I will be living in Azabu-Juuban!

Hi,ThomasTaro

Yes, you can play in the period.
It takes 30min from Azabu-juban to our nearest station by train.

Some non-Japanese said to me that they want to play on that period.
If it is possible, I hope that we all play together:)

I will send a mail to your PM in this forum about my contact infomation.

Talk to you later
Miyuki

[jhirata]

Hi Miyuki,

I managed to find the right club and go there a few weeks ago, but
do you have any idea when the clubs will usually start after the nenmatsunenshi ? I forgot to ask the organiser and I couldnt contact her either, since hotmail somehow isnt working on our computer..

Sorry for bothering >_>

/jhirata

[cvanbui]

Hi Miyuki,

Tommy here. First thank you for introducing me and taking me to the badminton clubs in japan. I hope we have the opportunity to to play again in the near future. I am planning to relocate to japan for work, and was wondering if I can join a badminton league to play/compete.

Thank you,

tommy

[engkeong]

Hi there!
I'm in tokyo for 3 weeks of work from 15march 08 to 5th Ari 08
Am looking for a place to play.
I'm quite a decent standard...would say intermediate?

I'll be staying near Roppongi so if anyone knows of a place nearby with a club, let me know?
Thanks!
EK

[Miyuki]

Hi,EK
Welcome to Japan!
When and what time can you play?

The period whild you stay in Tokyo is the best season in Japan because you can see many blooming cherry trees. They are very beautiful.

Talk to you later
Miyuki

[jhirata]

Ah, how I wish that I was back in Japan again. The clubs ( and some members ) here in NewZealand are terrible.. very arrogant and unhelpful. Expensive too.. I loved how in Japan, everyone welcomed me, gave me a discount ( 500yen -> 300yen :D), and also the fact that there were practise/training sessions and free tea/snack breaks too..

[Miyuki]

I loved how in Japan, everyone welcomed me, gave me a discount ( 500yen -> 300yen :D), and also the fact that there were practise/training sessions and free tea/snack breaks too..

You are lucky!
I think almost people in Kansai area are very friendly and helpful.
In Tokyo, I felt almost people were not so helpful for people whom they don't know.
I hope all players are helpful for anybody who love badminton:)

[jhirata]

You are lucky!
I think almost people in Kansai area are very friendly and helpful.
In Tokyo, I felt almost people were not so helpful for people whom they don't know.
I hope all players are helpful for anybody who love badminton:)
Haha, I heared on some minkanhousou tv programme a while ago that Kansai has the 'best services', which I believe is really true. I was quite suprised when I first visited the club. People stopped and greeted me, 'ohayougozaima-su!' and the organisers quickly rushed over to me and introduced everything, as if they were expecting me to come or something :D.

[cvanbui]

Hi Miyuki,

I will be relocating to the Wakayam prefecture, and will be working in Yuasa.
I am wondering if you can help me find or point me in the right direction in finding badminton facilities. Thank you

[janitschar]

Hello!
I make an internship in Funabashi for the next half year. During this time I would like to play badminton in my freetime. Currently it is very hard for me to find a Sports Club because I do not speak Japanease.
So I would be very glad about any hints to find any possibilites to play in the area of Ichikawa or Funabashi.

Thank you very much!

janitschar

[cntttg]

Miyuki (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/member.php?u=9121)さん、

私は英語があまり良くないので、日本語を書きます。

私は２週間前日本に行ったぱかりですから、BADMINTONをする場所がわかりません。

今稲田堤にすんでいます。

MiYuKiさんは私に場所を教えてくれませんか。

ありがとう　ごうざいます。

ギユです。

[jhirata]

Miyuki (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/member.php?u=9121)さん、

私は英語があまり良くないので、日本語を書きます。

私は２週間前日本に行ったぱかりですから、BADMINTONをする場所がわかりません。

今稲田堤にすんでいます。　

MiYuKiさんは私に場所を教えてくれませんか。

ありがとう　ごうざいます。

ギユです。

できればこのサイト (http://park8.wakwak.com/%7Ebadminton/cgi-bin/bcs/bad_map.cgi)からバドミントン-クラブを探してみて下さい。

[mono666]

Hello Miyuki, I just arrived at tokyo 2 days ago I'll be here for a month. I am living in Kodaira and I am looking for somewhere close to play. I don't have my equipment with me is there a place to rent or a shop you would recommand. Or I can check out your club. please let me know thank you^^

[cntttg]

できればこのサイト (http://park8.wakwak.com/%7Ebadminton/cgi-bin/bcs/bad_map.cgi)からバドミントン-クラブを探してみて下さい。

ありがとうございます。このサイト (http://park8.wakwak.com/~badminton/cgi-bin/bcs/bad_map.cgi)はとても役に立つと思います。

[mono666]

never mind i found a place near where i live.

[jhirata]

never mind i found a place near where i live.
Haha have you played there ? Was it good ?

[mono666]

no, i have yet to buy my equipment. the facility looks pretty awsome, 8 courts, and every one looks all pro... I am a little scared now:p

[kozitachi]

welcome to Japan mono666

I'm living in Tachikawa near Kodaira you are living in. my club has a practice every Thursday and Saturday from 1900 to 2100, but I'm able to join it on just Saturday due to my business. If interesting in my club, I can pick you up and take to my club on Saturday.

Today I happened to access the badmintoncentral, since 2006 when I was in USA. It was a really hard place to find out a court to play. I had driven my car for 60 miles every week to gym.

if you like, please contact me.

kozitachi

[cvanbui]

hi kozitachi,

I am currently in yokohama, and am looking for a place to play. I am wondering if I can join your club. I don't speak any japanese, however I
can navigate the train system.

[cntttg]

welcome to Japan mono666

I'm living in Tachikawa near Kodaira you are living in. my club has a practice every Thursday and Saturday from 1900 to 2100, but I'm able to join it on just Saturday due to my business. If interesting in my club, I can pick you up and take to my club on Saturday.

Today I happened to access the badmintoncentral, since 2006 when I was in USA. It was a really hard place to find out a court to play. I had driven my car for 60 miles every week to gym.

if you like, please contact me.

kozitachi

Today can i join your club? I'm able to join it on just Saturday,too.
Could you tell me your phone number.
My phone number is 080-3459-5786.
I'm living Inadadutsumi Station.

英語がまだまだです。
貴方は私にBadminton場のいき方を教えてくれません.
地図があればいいと思います。ありがとうございます。

[kozitachi]

cvanbui and cntttg

Sorry for not contacting you today. No chance to check the thread before going to the gym. Next week I will go to gym for badminton practice, if you can, please let me know. I think the private message function in this forum is the best way to talk about details. Please give me a private message.

Both of you can access to the tachikawa station by JR Nambu line. Inadatsutsumi Cntttg is living in is near Tachikawa.

In addition, I found the web site about an international badminton team in Tokyo. This will give a good environment to start the badminton in Japan for foreigners. I'm very interesting in this team.

[mono666]

welcome to Japan mono666

I'm living in Tachikawa near Kodaira you are living in. my club has a practice every Thursday and Saturday from 1900 to 2100, but I'm able to join it on just Saturday due to my business. If interesting in my club, I can pick you up and take to my club on Saturday.

Today I happened to access the badmintoncentral, since 2006 when I was in USA. It was a really hard place to find out a court to play. I had driven my car for 60 miles every week to gym.

if you like, please contact me.

kozitachi

Aww man... I should've checked my email everyday >< I went shopping with my girlfriend and her friend today... I would of love to play at your club tonight. It's just a shame that I am going to Kansai on monday for a week. I am coming back on sunday(may 4th) So I guess I can come check out the club on 10th. It is quite crazy that you have to travel 60 miles every week just to play badminton, I thought it was crazy to drive 10km every week to play badminton in Vancouver:p

[cntttg]

cvanbui and cntttg

Sorry for not contacting you today. No chance to check the thread before going to the gym. Next week I will go to gym for badminton practice, if you can, please let me know. I think the private message function in this forum is the best way to talk about details. Please give me a private message.

Both of you can access to the tachikawa station by JR Nambu line. Inadatsutsumi Cntttg is living in is near Tachikawa.

In addition, I found the web site about an international badminton team in Tokyo. This will give a good environment to start the badminton in Japan for foreigners. I'm very interesting in this team.

今週の土曜日の１９時ー２１時。私は参加させていただけませんか。てりれば、どこで何時会いま すか。

ありがとうございます。

[kozitachi]

cntttg

Thank you for your participation to our practice today. Everyone was surprised at your play. You are a very good player. Only thing that depressed me is your smash speed. It's faster than my jumping smash, though you hit the shuttle cock using just your wrist. It was amazing.

Anyway all of member could have very good time. I'm looking forward to next opportunity to play badminton with you.

[mono666]

Damn....... you guys must have so much fun today T__T I wish I was there to play too!!!!!

[cntttg]

cntttg

Thank you for your participation to our practice today. Everyone was surprised at your play. You are a very good player. Only thing that depressed me is your smash speed. It's faster than my jumping smash, though you hit the shuttle cock using just your wrist. It was amazing.

Anyway all of member could have very good time. I'm looking forward to next opportunity to play badminton with you.

Smashがまだまだです。KozitachiさんのClubはとても楽しいです。
私もKozitachiさんと一緒にBadmintonをやる機会のを待っています。
たくさん教えて頂いて、ありがとうございます。

[kozitachi]

mono666

thank you for coming to our club, though your stay is very limited. We had enjoyed very much in playing with you. Many guys were not good at speaking English, but they can play badminton with you without any language. We are sorry for your departure from Japan, but hope next chance to play badminton again. Keep taining and get stronger, but don't be injured.

kozitachi

[mono666]

Kozitachi

I really enjoyed the time in your club, everyone is so friendly and kind. I just wish I could stay longer to play with you guys. I'll keep training and the next time I will be a stronger player and you guys will speak English better. perhaps I should learn Japanese! And I hope your competition had a good outcome! Thanks for everything! hope to see you guys soon!

mono666

[jhirata]

What.. you guys must have had so much fun.. maybe I should come one day too.. when I go back to Japan again in December.

[clandestine_22]

Hello friends, I used to play with my colleagues at Tamachi but since most playing partners have left, weekends have been really boring since then :(
I'm a decent level player and hoping to join a group that plays badminton during weekends.

[Nicholas_82]

Hi, I am from Singapore. I will be in Japan for business trip for about 2 months. I enjoy playing badminton and would like to continue playing while away from home. Is there any place to play near my workplace at Shinyokohama or yokohama area? Any places to rent equipment from?

Place: Shinyokohama
Day: Weekend - mostly sunday ( from 2nd June to 7th August )
Level: Intermediate

Let me know. You can reply me at echonng@gmail.com

[Nicholas_82]

hi , i am looking forward to play badminton in Japan. I am from Singapore. I will be in shinyokohama from 1st June to 9th August. Is there any place nearby where I can play? And is there any place where I can rent badminton racquet as well?

[Miyuki]

Hi, All

sorry not to reply soon.
I had been too busy for my new job since this April. Now , I am OK.

We have a session this coming Sunday between 1:00-4:00pm in Kawasaki.
The nearest staion is Kawasaki station on JR line. It takes 10minutes by bus from Kawasaki station.

If you are interested in, let me know through my mail as following.
And then I tell you how to get the gym from your place because the best way to the gym depends on your place. I mean there are some ways to get there.

okappa1204@yahoo.co.jp

Any level is OK. But bring your racket and shoes.
There are some non-Japanese . I met them through this forum.

see you soon
Miyuki

[jurong_twister]

Kozitachi,

I am interested to join your club on both sessions

Thursday and Saturday from 1900 to 2100

I will be in Tokyo between 18-21 June.

Thanks

[kozitachi]

jurong_twister

I will join the practice in Tachikawa just on Saturday. If you can come and join our prctice on 21st, please contact me by private message. I will pick you up at the station in Tachikawa city which you can access easily. You can use my racket.

kozitachi

[Ethan_Brand0]

hello all...
I found shinjuku sports center with the help of Miyuki San a several months ago. I went for a while, but because of work I haven't gone for a while. But I went to today to get a schedule. I want to start going again on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Tuesday and Thursday mornings and Saturday nights...
It's not so fun to have nobody to play with, would anyone here like to play?

[titusja]

Hello Ethan,

I would be more than happy to play with you on Tuesdays/Thursdays nights. How about next Tuesday?

Cheers,
Titus

[Ethan_Brand0]

Hello Ethan,

I would be more than happy to play with you on Tuesdays/Thursdays nights. How about next Tuesday?

Cheers,
Titus

hello Titus!
sorry, I guess I was too tired when i wrote that. I meant to say tuesday/thursday mornings 9:00am-12:00pm and saturday night 7:30pm-10:00pm.
I hope you (or anyone) can play then;)

[titusja]

hello Titus!
sorry, I guess I was too tired when i wrote that. I meant to say tuesday/thursday mornings 9:00am-12:00pm and saturday night 7:30pm-10:00pm.
I hope you (or anyone) can play then;)

Hi Ethan,

Sorry. I am not available for morning play. For Saturday, I actually attend a big badminton club in Setagaya. The session is from 5pm to 9pm. The nearest station is Kumazawa Daigaku of Den-en-Toshi line. If you are interested, I plan to go there this Saturday and we can meet at the station. PM me if you want.

Cheers,
Titus

[minslam]

Hi Miyuki,
I am now living in Urawa, Saitama and I will be here for two months. Is there any place that you will recommend? Thanks! PM me! ^,^

[Miyuki]

Hi Miyuki,
I am now living in Urawa, Saitama and I will be here for two months. Is there any place that you will recommend? Thanks! PM me! ^,^

Hi, minslam

Welcome to Japan:)
I sometime to go to Urawa to see my parents-in-low. So we may have a chance to play while you are staying there.

maybe I can tell you something about place to play. I will PM you soon!

talk to you soon
Miyuki

[K. C.]

hi miyuki .... i'm also looking to visit more clubs in tokyo .... do let me know if there is any place i can join

[Francois]

Hi all.

I'm Francois, I'm 25, and brand new in Japan. I live in Shibuya and I will stay for at least 15 months.

I would like to play the badminton somewhere close to my appartment. I played badminton for many years. I have not played for a couple of months and I really want to get back to it.

Important thing: I do not speak Japanese (I am learning but I am still a beginner)... I guess this won't help.

Thanks a lot for your help.
BR,
Francois

[Miyuki]

Hi,Francois

Welcome to Japan.
I may introduce some clubs near shibuya.
I tell you infomation as soon as possible.
Can you e-amil me as following?

okappa1204@yahoo.co.jp

I can't see here this weekend. But I can check may yohoo mail box by my mobile.

Talk to you later
Miyuki

[tw1984]

Hi Miyuki,

I have recently arrived in Japan from England. I currently live in Fukuyama. Could you help me with finding badminton clubs around the area. I have asked around, but so far no luck.

Thank you.

Paul

[Miyuki]

Hi, Paul

Fukuyama is in Hiroshima? Or other prefecture?
If possible, tell me your the nearest station and prefecture.
And let me know
- When you can play
- How do you get there
- how long you are playing
- if possible, your badminton level

Talk to you later
Miyuki

[tw1984]

Hi Miyuki,

Thanks for the quick reply.

I can play anytime, as I am waiting for my visa to be organized. So I have lots of free time.

I played all the way through school and University. But I haven't played for 3 years now. I was a team player in England. I'm not to sure what the standard is to be honest. Probably experienced average.

I would be traveling by train or bus at the moment.

My nearest station is Fukuyama station, it is Hiroshima prefecture.

Thanks for your help

Paul

[tw1984]

Hi Miyuki,

I can play at any time, as I am waiting for my visa to come through. So I have lots of free time.

I would get there by train or bus. My nearest station is Fukuyama station. It is in Hiroshima prefecture.

I played all through school and University, but I haven't played for 3 years now. My level is probably a experienced average. But not too sure. I played for a league team in England.

Thanks for your help.

Paul

[Bm_suki82]

Hello Miyuki-san

I stay near shinkoyasu station which is just 2 stations from kawasaki.

I would like to join your club and continue playing.

Can you please give me the details of your club and the procedure to become a member of the same.

Regard's
vikas

[Catz81]

Hi all! I've been living and working in Japan since August 2008 and I'm still looking for somewhere to play. I live in the Chiba Prefecture. Does anybody know of any clubs I can join in the area? I'm from the UK and I speak some Japanese (but not fluent enough).

I'll be happy if anybody could help me.

Thank you :)

[Miyuki]

Hi all! I've been living and working in Japan since August 2008 and I'm still looking for somewhere to play. I live in the Chiba Prefecture. Does anybody know of any clubs I can join in the area? I'm from the UK and I speak some Japanese (but not fluent enough).

I'll be happy if anybody could help me.

Thank you :)

Hi,Catz
There are many place to play in Chiba, but it depend on the area.
Which station is closest to your place?
e-mail me as okappa1204@yahoo.co.jp

and let me know when you can play.

talk to you later
miyuki

[nrappa]

Miyuki san,

I am living in HikariGaoka, Nerima Ku. Do you know any Badminton schools/clubs coaching kids? I want to enroll my daughter aged 9 years she is attending Japanese school so language is not a problem.

thank you.

[remix441]

Hey Miyuki san , i will stay near shinjuku takadanobaba station is there any badminton club to play near there.. i am intermediate advanced level

Thanks

[Miyuki]

Hey Miyuki san , i will stay near shinjuku takadanobaba station is there any badminton club to play near there.. i am intermediate advanced level

Thanks

Hi,

There is a public sports center near Waseda university,Takadanobaba.
It is held a badminton day , I think Tuesday and Thursday. I think there are some players at night time. Don't you try to join there?

If you can play at daytime, let me know. I heard my friend play there in the afternoon.

talk to you later
Miyuki

[remix441]

really miyuki that would be nice. I can play anytime i will stay a month on vacation during june 25 www. Can you give me more information miyuki. Keep me update :)

[Miyuki]

really miyuki that would be nice. I can play anytime i will stay a month on vacation during june 25 www. Can you give me more information miyuki. Keep me update :)

hi,
If possible, do you give me a mail to my PC address as okappa1204@yahoo.co.jp

I will ask my friend and if he go to the gym tomorrow, I will ask him to send a mail to you. You had better talking with him because he know the gym better than me.

talk to you later
Miyuki

[remix441]

hi,
If possible, do you give me a mail to my PC address as okappa1204@yahoo.co.jp

I will ask my friend and if he go to the gym tomorrow, I will ask him to send a mail to you. You had better talking with him because he know the gym better than me.

talk to you later
Miyuki


alright i sent to you already

[tallgeese_2000]

Hi, Miyuki,

I will move to Tokyo for work in late Sept for at least 2 yrs and would like to find some badminton games around Shinjuku. Do you have any suggestions? I play average but I have not played for nearly 2 years. And I cannot speak Japanese although I am trying hard to learn some before I reach.
Thanks for your kindly help :)

William

[Miyuki]

Hi,William

We play badminton in Shibuya (3stops from Shinjuku) on Sunday morning.
Some members can use English. There are players from beginner to advanced.

If you can join us, let me know.
See you soon
Miyuki

[tallgeese_2000]

Hi, Miyuki

Thanks for your quick reply. I am looking forward to play with you guys once i settle. How could I contact you? You can be reached in this forum, right? Thanks.

William

[Miyuki]

Hi,William

e-mail me to my PC : okappa1204@yahoo.co.jp

If you are ok, I will add you on our mailing list. We inform the date of badminton session on the ML. And when you settle your life in Japan, you can join it anytime you want.

If you don't want to join the ML, tell me when you can join.

When you write here, I can also reach here because this website send a mail to me as someone write here.

There are badminton shops in Shibuya and Shinjuku.
If you want some, I can take you there or give you a map.

Talk to you later
Miyuki

[freefall]

Hello, are there any badminton courts/groups in fukuoka, japan? or anywhere near fukuoka? I was thinking if I accept to stay in japan for a year, I might as well look for a badminton group here.

[Dancestar]

Important :crying:


It is very important to note that the system in Japan is not very good for badminton.
When I say not good I mean NOT USER FRIENDLY for badminton.
I recommend not to take Miyuki's advice as the last word as to how to play and enjoy badminton in Tokyo.

Most courts are overly managed and there are no club facilities and dedicated courts for badminton except for maybe a couple embassy's (to the best of my knowledge).

Japanese courts are well maintained but they are very picky about indoor shoes. You cannot leave your door and expect to play in those same shoes. Be sure to bring your indoor gym shoes in a separate bag. They will check it at most facilities.

Courts are mostly public city/ward courts
or courts on elementary school courts on evenings and weekends.

Public courts usually have no system. If you go by yourself you may not get a chance to play. I know even in the US, if you are waiting on the court either by yourself or a pair or 4 of you after the previous game is finished the next group comes on. This is not the case in Japan.
If you do not know someone they will be hesitant to play with you and allow you join their court.
If there is a coordinator (shido-in) they often use a lotto system and in this case in particular you will find it difficult to find someone to play with (of your level in particular).
The challenge system is virtually unheard of here.

Most public courts are monopolized by a single club:eek:

The elementary school courts are usually small clubs. The clubs have a coordinator that may or may not arrange matches according to level.
Sometimes they have dues or you may just pay every time. Most do not allow anyone that they don't know but I suggest you ask if you can join.

What to do!?
I recommend to try making friends with a few clubs. Clubs are limited to days they have access to facilities. The facilities rotate the schedule amongst other activities, clubs and groups so they usually only have fixed days. The more clubs you have a relationship with the better.

Try to make as many local badminton friends as possible as soon as possible.

Go to courts in pairs or groups of 4. Japan rarely allows singles play. Only in very early hours of the session or the last 10 min.

Find a group where foreigners are active. Chinese, Malay, etc are avid players and usually congregate at the more friendly clubs.


If you need specific recommendations please send me a message. I can recommend places where the level is pretty advanced near Shinjuku that has a very open environment.

[nrappa]

Dancestar,
where are you playing?
Atleat in Nerima ku where i am playing regularly for the last one year, i like the system they manage the courts. I agree if you are alone its difficult to get a slot or join with the groups already playing. In Nerima ku public gyms they release the games schedule before 2 months. check the schedule and go there with your group(atleast 2 members) and they allot slots first come first serve. depending on the facility its either one hour slot or 3 hours slot. If you can go early you are sure to get the slot.

[Dancestar]

Hi Nrappa,


I play at the genki-kan in Shinjuku (Okubo/Takadanobaba) amongst various places.
Thank you for mentioning the rental of courts. I forgot touch on this. I have not done this myself but the clubs I attend do that regularly.
But I do know that certain slots are usually monopolized as various clubs have their fixed days.
I know this because my club is there every week, same time, same place. Reason is because it has been pre-negotiated with the other clubs. It is extremely hard to grab any of these fixed time slots.

[nrappa]

>>But I do know that certain slots are usually monopolized as various clubs have their fixed days.
even we can form a team with atleast 10 members(atleast 5 members living in the same ward where the facility is located) and register the team, we can apply for the time slots. If there are no other teams applying during the same time slot you are usually allotted the time slot.In case there are more than one team applying for the same time solt they pick the draw. May be in that genki-kan gym no other badminton club is active or they are working with mutual understanding:)

In my office we have footsal team and i came to know about this process from them.

[anek999]

This Friday, does anyone anygroup plays Badminton in Tokyo ?
If yes, please let me know, thank you so much.
Anyway, I am on vacation and going back to Thailand this Saturday.
Thank you so much.
ANEK

[Miyuki]

Hi, Anek

I saw your comment just now. Sorry I didn't manage anything.
Could you play??

miyuki

[Miyuki]

Dancestar

Hi, this is miyuki.
I understand what you said.

About indoor shoes, not only for badminton. When we play Other sports, we also need a indoor shoes. It is a culture, I think.

Some of badminton players are not friendly. But others are kind and helpful.
There are many system and rules in a team. There is few courts only for badminton in Japan. But I didn't hear that there is in Tokyo.

We play in Shibuya with non-japanese from this forum and Japanese players.
There are any level from bigginer until advanced, I think we can enjoy to play together.

As you said, I also reccomend all people to make many local friends. When you go a club, you may not find a good person. But I don't want you all to give up to find new place. and communicate with them.

Actually some Japanese may not be friendly. But it isn't only for non-Japanese. When I came to Tokyo, it is also difficult for me to find a good place and good badminton friends.

When you have time, come to join us in Shibuya on Saturday night.
maybe not so bad, I believe.

Best regards
Miyuki

[Miyuki]

hi Freefall

There are many places in Fukuoka, I think.
Fukuoka is not small. So when you diceide a place to stay, had better to find a place.

there is no court only for badminton. So the place to play depends on your time to play.

miyuki

[BrunoLi]

Hi, Miyuki san:
I am Bruno Li from Boston, MA to visit my friend here in Kawagoe city (Kawagoe station in Tobu-Tochou line) from 2 weeks until Oct.21
Hope you can help me to find a badminton club near by to play some games.
I do not speak Japanese(I speak both Mandarin and Cantonese); but my friend speaks Japanese(will be with me).
I usually play 3-4 times a week in Boston, and I am a B-level player.
I usually play mix doubles and mens doubles games.
How long to take me to your club? 1 hour?
best regards,
Bruno Li

[anek999]

Hi, Anek

I saw your comment just now. Sorry I didn't manage anything.
Could you play??

miyuki

Hi Miyuki,
This year I missed the time of Yonex Open Japan 2009.
But I did visit Tokyo the day after the competition was over. :crying:
Sorry that I didn't post my will earlier about finding some badminton club
to join in Tokyo. Probably next year I'd better inform you sooner.
Hope you are fine. Did you see Yonex Open Japan 2009 anyway ? Now I already backed to Bangkok :)

[Dancestar]

Hi Miyuki-san,

I did not mean unfriendly. I meant the system used by the courts is not user friendly.
Most people playing badminton in Japan are friendly.

The problem I see is:

Winner stay system is not used on any courts in Japan.:confused:
(BUT, in Meguro one place does this on one court)
Challenge system is not used on any courts in Japan.:confused:
Singles play is not considered:crying:
That is all.

[Dancestar]

Bruno,

Yes it is about 1hr+ to get from Kawagoe to Shibuya.

[BrunoLi]

Hi, Dance Star:
How are you ?
Thanks for the respond. And thanks for the detailed informations about badminton clubs in JP. Unfriendly badminton situations happeneded in all badminton clubs in Massachusettes. I think other badminton clubs in the states also are the same.
You have good/friendly badminton clubs can recommend in Shinjuku area?
thanks in advance,
Bruno



Bruno,

Yes it is about 1hr+ to get from Kawagoe to Shibuya.

[Miyuki]

Hi,Bruno

If you or your friend use Japanese, check this website to find a club near your place.
http://park8.wakwak.com/~badminton/cgi-bin/bcs/bad_index.cgi

I use this website when I look for a club for non-japanese.

When I type " 川越　”（kawagoe) in the website, there are 3clubs.
But I am not sure if it is near your place.

It takes 1hour from Kawagoe to Shibuya with changeing a train at Ikebukuro.
Our clubs member use English and Japanese, some people use Chinese.
If you want to join us, let me know.

Miyuki

[Miyuki]

Hi, Dancestar

1.Winner stay system
I have never seen the Winner stay system in Japan.

2.Challenge system
Challenge system is a system which lower level player challenge to upper level player?
Almost people play with a same level or upper level players. When Upper level players teach badminton to Lower level players, they play together. But if you don't have a friend or a coach as upper level, it is difficult to play with upper players. because they also want to play with same or upper level players. If you want to play with strong player, had better to participate a tounament, and make a friend who is stronger than you.

3.Singles
If there are not so many people, some people play singles.
If there are many people, it is difficult to play Singles.
There are many tounament for doubles, but there is a few Singles tounament. Many Japanese players play not only for their helty life , but also for win the touanaments. So they play doubles a lot.


I think you can play singles if you can choice the time and the place.
Or you lental a court in a public elementary school around your place, you can make a Singles badminton team.

I can't say that they aren't user friendly. The gym and clubs believe that it is user friendly for their system. If all courts are winner system, it is also not user friendly. Almost Japanese players don't know winner system and challenge sysytem as you said. So if you have many friends, you can give the idea to the gym and courts.
If Many players feel the systems are better than current system, they use the systems, I think.
(sometimes old stone-head players don't want to change...)

Our club are many non-japanese players. but none of them said to me the system.
I will try the winner system. If almost players want this system, we should take a better system.

I just wrote as I felt.
Thanks for reading

Miyuki



Hi Miyuki-san,

I did not mean unfriendly. I meant the system used by the courts is not user friendly.
Most people playing badminton in Japan are friendly.


The problem I see is:
Winner stay system is not used on any courts in Japan.:confused:
(BUT, in Meguro one place does this on one court)
Challenge system is not used on any courts in Japan.:confused:
Singles play is not considered:crying:That is all.

[Miyuki]

Hi,Anek999

Did you meet with Boonsak Ponsana?
When you come to Japan, I think he was still stay in Japan to visit his new sponcer company Kumpoo.

Long time ago, you sent a mail to me, So I thought you give me a e-mail directly when you come. I went to see Japan open everyday to report for badzine.info. Thailand young mix pair was very good in final. There are some Thailand cheering group, they were also great!

Next time, let me know directly.
Miyuki

[anek999]

Hi,Anek999

Did you meet with Boonsak Ponsana?
When you come to Japan, I think he was still stay in Japan to visit his new sponcer company Kumpoo.

Long time ago, you sent a mail to me, So I thought you give me a e-mail directly when you come. I went to see Japan open everyday to report for badzine.info. Thailand young mix pair was very good in final. There are some Thailand cheering group, they were also great!

Next time, let me know directly.
Miyuki

Hi Miyuki... I didnt meet Boonsak Ponsana in Tokyo.
He called me before leaving Bangkok to the competiton in China before Japan Open. By that time, I thought I would not find time to visit Japan, so I told Boonsak that I could not go to Japan this year.
So, this year I didnt have chance to meet you too.
OK, promise next time if I visit Tokyo, I definitely email you directly earlier.
I had chance to watch that mixed doubles game in Thailand. Thank you Miyuki and hope you are doing good in Tokyo.

Anek :)

[Miyuki]

Hi, Anek

OK. I am looking forward to seeing you next year!

Miyuki

[anek999]

Hi, Anek

OK. I am looking forward to seeing you next year!

Miyuki

Thank you Mikuki, next time I will arrange time and email directly to you in advance ! :)

[BrunoLi]

Hi, Miyuki:
thanks for helping me out.:p
I would like to go to Shibuya to see you and your club overthere.
However, I did not bring any racket with me to Japan. I have tried to buy 1 racket for a short term usage. I went to Wembley and Winsor in Ikebukuro, but I have found nothing. Also, I went to Kawagoe Sport shop. All shops do not sell Sotx rackets here. I only found those Yonex/Wilson/Gosen new models with over-priced tags. Why nobody sell low price with high quality rackets like Victor, Sotx...here in Japan? I have broken too many Yonex rackets already(more than 10). I am not a Yonex fan any more. :crying:
I have also tried the Sekaimon(ebay in Japan) and Amazon in Japan. I could not find any racket I want. :mad:
So, may be I just give up to play in Japan(well still good for visiting).
Thank you, Miyuki. You are such good(kind-heart) person like to help peoples who you do not even know.
Thank you.:)
Bruno



Hi,Bruno

If you or your friend use Japanese, check this website to find a club near your place.
http://park8.wakwak.com/~badminton/cgi-bin/bcs/bad_index.cgi

I use this website when I look for a club for non-japanese.

When I type " 川越　”（kawagoe) in the website, there are 3clubs.
But I am not sure if it is near your place.

It takes 1hour from Kawagoe to Shibuya with changeing a train at Ikebukuro.
Our clubs member use English and Japanese, some people use Chinese.
If you want to join us, let me know.

Miyuki

[simonchng]

hi miyuki,
my name is simon and i'm interested to join your game if possible this coming week. pls let me know.

simon

[Miyuki]

Hi, Simon
Yes, you can join us.
We will play this saturday night in shibuya.
http://www.mapion.co.jp/c/here?S=all&F=mapi0101988091020105207 (http://www.mapion.co.jp/c/here?S=all&F=mapi0101988091020105207)

The gym is infront of Parco1 which is one of big department.So maybe you can find it easily, I think.
It takes from Shibuya station for a walk.

See you!
Miyuki

[Miyuki]

Hi,Bruno

Sorry for late reply.
I didn't know the brand of Sotx.
If you want to need a low price racket, I saw some Victor in a sports department.

If you come to Shibuya, the gym borrow you a racket. So you only bring your shoes for indoor.

If you are OK to buy used racket, My friend said he can sell a gosen racket as 3000JPY. He used it , but he start playing other sports instead of badminton.So he sold his racket to his friends.

Anyway, Don't need to give up to play in Japan:D
Miyuki

[BrunoLi]

Hi, Miyuki:
Thanks for the offers and helps.
I am leaving Japan tomorrow and going back to Boston. If you have chance to come to Boston, you are invited to our club to play badminton.
www.maugus.com (http://www.maugus.com)
Next time, if I come here to Japan again, I will bring my rackets. This time I got no exercise at all. I came here first time for 18 days without any exercise and just eating, hot spas, sleep, sightseeings...then gained some pounds.

Fun, fun, fun, by the way.
Sayonara,
Bruno

[Remor]

Hi everyone here,

Wish i had found this forum when i was in Japan. only played once at my uni during my 5years there. Anyway, i think Miyuki-san is being a great help by making any newcomer in japan feel at home. Hope to drop by here more often.

remo

[Miyuki]

Hi,Bruno

I am sorry. If I could reply soon, you played maybe...
If you have a chace to stay in Tokyo, let me know again.
Let's play badminton with BF members in Tokyo.

Take care of your trip to Boston!
Miyuki

[Miyuki]

Hi everyone here,

Wish i had found this forum when i was in Japan. only played once at my uni during my 5years there. Anyway, i think Miyuki-san is being a great help by making any newcomer in japan feel at home. Hope to drop by here more often.

remo

Hi,Remo
Thank you for your comment.
I have been here for 5 years. I belieave that I could reply a mail to all people once at least.
It was hard for me to make and type sentenses in English. It took 1hours to make 3 lines sentenses 5 years ago. I could improve my English level because all people here help me as a English teacher, haha.

Actually,I couldn't help a few cases.Especially, when I was too busy in my work. I hope more people help newcomer in Japan with me.

Miyuki

[segis]

Hello everyone!!
Im coming to japan next year, in februari.
And i hope that there is any good place to play at :)
will bring all my gear and hope for the best ^^
Going to be in japan for 1 month so i guess i got alot of time to play :)

Stefan from sweden

[Miyuki]

Hi,Stefan

Which area will you stay?

miyuki


Hello everyone!!
Im coming to japan next year, in februari.
And i hope that there is any good place to play at :)
will bring all my gear and hope for the best ^^
Going to be in japan for 1 month so i guess i got alot of time to play :)

Stefan from sweden

[segis]

Hey Miyuki,

Its looking like im staying around Matsudo, Havnt booked an apartment yet but i will do that around the 1th januari.
Wanted a place closer to akihabara (im a video game nerd) and matsudo was the closest i found haha.

Any good club nearby?
If there is then i should bring my badminton gear with me


Stefan

[ToyotaLexus]

Though I have never lived there, Matsudo is good area to play badminton. According to the city's badminton association web site, they just had Matsudo Open(named "Azalea Open" on Dec 23rd) and it seems they have tournaments almost every month !! Check this site and you had better contact city's badminton association and get club info. Good luck.:cool:

http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~matsudo_badminton_association/schedule.html (http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/%7Ematsudo_badminton_association/schedule.html)

Here is a list of registered badminton clubs in Matsudo, some of which have their web site links. Hope you can read Japanese.:o

http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~matsudo_badminton_association/club.html (http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/%7Ematsudo_badminton_association/club.html)

[segis]

Thanks alot!
i will check out the pages :)
sadly i cant read katakana or kanji yet, but i got some friends that can translate it for me :)
How is the level on badminton?

[ToyotaLexus]

There seems to be four or five levels in each tournaments. So unless you are a national champion or professional, you will not have trouble to find your suitable level, I'm sure.:D

However,
As you are staying in Japan just for a month or so, my anxiety is that you may not be welcomed to join in local club team, and that there are not many places you can play walk-in basis. You had better contact Miyuki-san or somebody to be ready to play as soon as you arrived. :mad:

F.Y.I. on Feb 14th they will have tournament(individual) and its deadline is Feb 3rd, to which you may join without being belonged to a club team.

[extremenanopowe]

cool.. I'll be in Tokyo on the 8th Jan for a week. Any game there nearest to Shiba-Koen Subway Station? ;)
Tks.

[ToyotaLexus]

In Japan, Year End and New Year's last/first week are crazy busy and irregular schedules in business/school/private/local, so is badminton club.:eek:

If you cannot search Japanese badminton club info(mostly written in Japanese) by yourself right now, it's hard for you to play during the week of Jan 8th. If you can read Japanese, it is easy to find through web site. Here are a few of them;

http://www.h2.dion.ne.jp/~tak70/ (http://www.h2.dion.ne.jp/%7Etak70/)
http://www.shibuya-badminton.ne.jp/club.htm

If you cannot read/speak Japanese, at least you should have somebody in Japan who can help you to contact to clubs before your arrival. I'm not your person as I'm not in Japan.:(

From Shiba-Koen, you can access to a place not only in Minato-ku district, but also in the other 22 districts easily by bus/train/subway. So you have more than a hundred options to choose a place to play. But you had better hurry. Good luck.:)

[extremenanopowe]

cool... are the yonex bg66 strings cheaper there? How much it is if lets say I buy 10 boxes or 100 pieces? Can help to check? Thanks.;)

[segis]

how do i know if the clubs are any good?
seems mean to mail a club and ask if they know a good club haha :')

[extremenanopowe]

Any badminton hall and email nearest to Shiba-Koen Subway Station? Any japanese people reading this? Thanks. ;)

[Miyuki]

Any badminton hall and email nearest to Shiba-Koen Subway Station? Any japanese people reading this? Thanks. ;)

Hi, we can play on Jan 9th in Shibuya.
Japanese people may read this, but I have never seen Japanese who write here.

If not, I will check some my friend club near Shiba-koen. Let me know your level and when you can.

Miyuki

[extremenanopowe]

Hello Miyuki,
Great stuff. Thanks. I believe I am in advance level. I will be staying in Celestine hotel. You have a phone number? You can PM me your number or add me in facebook. See you then!
tks.

[george@chongwei]

go find reiko shiota play la:D haha

[extremenanopowe]

Am trying damn hard man.... any leads anyone? I want to spar with her.... ;)

[george@chongwei]

Am trying damn hard man.... any leads anyone? I want to spar with her.... ;)
You can spar with Miyuki 1st:)

remember take some pics and share with us here ya?

[Miyuki]

Hi

Actually, reiko is staying in Tokyo. So if you are lucky, you may see her somewhere in Tokyo:)

See you then
Miyuki

[extremenanopowe]

Hi Miyuki,

What time and where is it near to? Any map? Any night or evening games?

tks

[Badmintan]

Does Narita Airport sells any Yonex stuff in the Duty free area?

Curious, will be transiting in Narita next month.

Thanks

[ants]

Nope. Narita airport dont sell any badminton stuffs. You can get phiten and electronics there plus the usualy Duty Free items.

[Miyuki]

Hi Miyuki,

What time and where is it near to? Any map? Any night or evening games?

tks

Hi^^
I already sent a mail. Check it.

[extremenanopowe]

Thanks. See you 2.50pm at Shibuya station. ;)

[chris-ccc]

Thanks. See you 2.50pm at Shibuya station. ;)



.
Hi extremenanopower,

So surprised to find that you are now in Japan.
Have a go at Hanetsuki (http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2261.html) while you are there. :):):)
.

[extremenanopowe]

Play badminton is better. Miyuki is definitely an advance player. So, for those who want to join her. Please make sure you are at advance level. Else, you'll embarass yourself as you may need to wait for your games longer. For those really advance player, you will enjoy. I've loaded the videos into youtube. Just search of badminton in japan.
Thanks Miyuki for the hospitality. Enjoy the gifts. ;)

[segis]

It turned out that i will be staying in Itabashi insteed of matsudo, is there any good places to play over there insteed?
Im a advance player :)

[george@chongwei]

agree..,.after watched the video. i can see miyuki is better than u, joe:D

lol..joking.

[Miyuki]

Hi,Joe
I also enjoyed to play with joe. If you want to join this comining Saturday, you can join at the same time and same place although I can't join it.

And, hi Segis
If you want to join it , I can join on Jan 23rd.
If you join, let me know.

[segis]

Miyuki, i come to japan the 2th februari so in Jan its to early hehe, but i would love to join you when later on :)

[Miyuki]

Miyuki, i come to japan the 2th februari so in Jan its to early hehe, but i would love to join you when later on :)

OK. let me know where you reach.

[extremenanopowe]

Hi Miyuki,

I am already back in singapore today. You enjoy the game and hope to join you next time if I come over. I was walking around ginza in the rain yesterday. Very cold.
rgds

[Miyuki]

Hi,Joe

It was too cold yesterday. I hope you didn't catch cold.
When you back, let's play together.
Take care of your trip to Singapore:)

[chris-ccc]

.
Miyuki,

If you ever visit Melbourne, Australia, do come and play with us at our CCC Badminton Club (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=192)

Cheers... chris-ccc
:):):)
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[fariz80]

hi! miyuki san,

ohayo gozaimasu, I'm dennis from philippines, right now i'm working here in minato mirai yokohama.
I'm glad i found this forum, i usually play in higashi kanagawa and gumyoji but we don't have enough players, i'm looking forward to join your club? but i don't know how far is it from yokohama and i can play only in weekend.

miyuki san do you know where yonex shop is located in yokohama or in tokyo?
hope to hear from you soon.

Hi Denis, are u still working in Minato Mirai?

[fariz80]

Hi, I'm an international student and looking for friends to play badminton with. I live near Yokohama city. Any intermediate badminton circle around Yokohama? If anybody knows please tell me. Willing to play on weekdays too, night or evening. Credit to Miyuki san for initiated this useful, informative forum.

One read somewhere in this forum asked about racket. I used to be Yonex fan but now I used APACS because they are cheap and very good quality. You can even find apacs fan in this badminton forum....ops, out of topic.

[hola4]

Hi. I am going for an free and easy tour in Japan this coming June. Will really appreciate if someone can provide me some retailers address in Osaka selling Yonex products. Thanks in advance. :D

[ToyotaLexus]

hola4、

”Shuttle-House"
1F YO3 building,2-8-87 Nambanaka,Naniwa-ku,556-0011,Osaka,JAPAN

http://shuttle-house.com/PAGE_top_JAPANESE/Shop_TOP/Shop_Introduction.html#mennzei

It is tax free　shop for foreign travelers.　I envy you !:D

[hola4]

hola4、

”Shuttle-House"
1F YO3 building,2-8-87 Nambanaka,Naniwa-ku,556-0011,Osaka,JAPAN

http://shuttle-house.com/PAGE_top_JAPANESE/Shop_TOP/Shop_Introduction.html#mennzei

It is tax free　shop for foreign travelers.　I envy you !:D


Thanks for your help ToyotaLexus. :D

[edge0324]

hi miyuki!

my name is edge and i live in sagamihara. im looking for a club anywhere between machida and shibuya. you can emalil me at edge0324@gmail.com...

hope to hear from you, thanks!

take care... :-)

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Hi,Everyone.

I am Miyuki and live in Kwasaki next to Tokyo.

My friend said it is difficult for foreighers to find a badminton club in Japan.
Is this correct?

If correct , I want to help you to find a place to play it.
not only Tokyo area.

I'll do everything possible.

Ofcourse , you can join our club.
It takes 10min. from shibuya st. to our nearest station.(b/w Shibuya and Yokohama)

See you and play badminton together

[smoochoot]

Hi Miyuki!

I'm Jake and I've been living here in Japan for more than two years now. I was wondering if you can help me find a place to play badminton here in kyoto city? I've been looking and asking but I couldn't find a place. Thanks a lot in advance!