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Junior Golf in Tokyo At Samadhi Golf School Tokyo

If you are new to Tokyo or are wondering what is the best way to introduce your child to golf here in the bustling metropolis, then look no further.

Samadhi Golf School is in the same building as the Jingu ice rink, and since its inception in 2014, has gone from strength to strength with the local international community, and is a popular group lesson for kids in English.

All junior lessons are with teacher Brian Joseph and are after school on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. There are 3 different lesson times on offer, with generally the younger kids coming for the earlier classes.

The maximum number of children in the class is five. Each child has their own hitting bay- with safety as the number one priority.

Students will learn the following skills in...

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What happens if your ball strikes another players ball? Golfing Rules, Seriously!

On the course this past weekend, I putt from just off the green and my ball struck my playing partners ball, knocking it closer to the hole.

After a quick giggle, we began to discuss the ruling, 'I'll play from there and its a one-shot penalty for you' my friend said. 'I was off the green' I said, 'Doesn't matter' he said. Right, I said. 'Hang on, and I'll consult the rule book'.

Luckily, I had The R&A's Rules of Golf on my phone (Well worth a download and it's FREE)

Without quoting the book verbatim, there are basically three scenarios which you should be mindful of:

On the Fairway (updated June 14th, 2023) If your ball strikes a fellow player's ball on the fairway by accident, The 9.6 rule comes into affect, meaning If my ball...

An Insider’s Guide to Toranomon Hills Residential Tower These serene serviced apartments offer a blend of luxury living and home comforts in the heart of Tokyo

A well-located residential property that rivals a five-star hotel, is furnished to an impeccably high standard, and comes with friendly, hospitable staff? That doesn’t sound like a bad way to begin your new life in Japan, does it?

Whether you’re coming to the city on a short to medium-term assignment or wanting to get your bearings before settling longer-term, serviced apartments are a first-class option for temporary accommodation in Tokyo – especially if you are looking to make the most of your experience here.

Right now, the best-in-class serviced apartment in the capital has got to be the newly opened Toranomon Hills Residential Tower, part of the Toranamon Hills development project. I recently had a chance to visit the development and learn more about its urban...