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Ice monsters in Yamagata, Otaku and Pro Joe in Disneyland!

Join the full squad with KC, Damon, Pro Joe, and Ryan as they delve into Tokyo Disneyland and the Japanese Otaku culture. Visit Yamagata in the prefecture of the week on our Tohoku swing. Lots of discussion with tour news including ZOZO's best and worst hair, the Iwai twins back to winning ways, and

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Golf In Japan Podcast Episode #9

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KC, Damon, and Pro Joe discuss Kyoto Golf essentials - like being a geisha. Tour news is back with Pro Joe, and inevitably the biggest week on the golfing calendar is here: Masters week, get all of our predictions for this weekend, and hear some weird made-up stories from KC. All that and more!

Pro Joe's article as mentioned:
https://www.air-golf.com/instruction/guides/threading-shots-through-gaps-trees

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Kanto

Kasama Forest G.C.

かさまフォレストゴルフクラブ

2 minutes from the nearest Interchange exit, Kasama Forest is a beautiful parkland course with gently rolling hills and hemmed by densely forested...

Course Rating

72.2

Holes/Par

18/72

Yardage

B-7,008 / R-5,808

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Kita-Musashi Country Club

北武蔵カントリークラブ

Located just a 60-minute drive from Tokyo city center, and a mere 15 minutes from the Kanetsu Expressway Honjo Kodama IC, this magnificent 18-hole...

Course Rating

70.6

Holes/Par

18/72

Yardage

B-6,608, R-6,237

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Mashiko Country Club

益子カントリー倶楽部

Nestled within hilly terrain, our course offers a tranquil atmosphere with minimal elevation changes, providing a serene backdrop for your game. From...

Course Rating

70.1

Holes/Par

27/108

Yardage

Yashio: 3,320, Sagiso: 3,233, Sakura: 3,318

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Hokkaido

Hanazono Golf

ハナゾノゴルフ

Set in a stunning natural setting with outstanding water features, a cool and comfortable scenic course to enjoy playing at-altitude.

Course Rating

72.2

Holes/Par

18/72

Yardage

7016

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Kanagawa C.C.

神奈川カントリークラブ

Designed in 1968, Kanagawa C.C. is one of the older courses in the Kanagawa area. Known for its tricky layout, a golfer will need a a variety of shots...

Course Rating

68.3

Holes/Par

27/108

Yardage

R-5,693 (east and South)

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Murasakizuka G.C.

紫塚ゴルフ倶楽部

This is a golf resort for the Golfer who likes to combine good food, relaxing and luxurious facilities with fantastic golf. 27 holes, onsen, Hotel...

Course Rating

71.8

Holes/Par

27/108

Details

Kanto

Manna Country Club Gary Player Course

真名カントリークラブゲーリー・プレーヤーコース

The Manna Country Club Gary Player Course is a testament to the legendary golfer's passion for the game, and stands as a unique golfing gem in Japan's...

Course Rating

73.2

Holes/Par

18/72

Yardage

B-7,197, R-6,558, F-5,442

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Kyushu

Karatsu Golf Club

唐津ゴルフ倶楽部

Course Rating

72.3

Holes/Par

18/72

Yardage

6,710

Details

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Kisarazu Higashi Country Club

木更津東カントリークラブ

Nestled in Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture, just 1 hour from central Tokyo, this exceptional course is relatively straight and flat on most holes...

Course Rating

71.7

Holes/Par

18/72

Yardage

B-6,728, R-6,245, F-5,310

Details

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Minamitochigi Golf Club

南栃木ゴルフ倶楽部

This 18-hole course is amazingly laid out amongst some beautiful mountains, in a tiered pattern, offering a spacious layout with gentle downhills and...

Course Rating

Holes/Par

18/72

Yardage

6,621

Details

Kansai

Kansai Country Club

関西カントリークラブ

Less than an hour from Osaka and Kyoto, this flat course nestled atop a plateau-like hill boasts minimal elevation changes, while offering a serene...

Course Rating

71.5

Holes/Par

18/72

Yardage

6,610

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Kansai

Arita Resol Golf Club

有田リソルゴルフクラブ

Embark on an exhilarating journey at this 18-hole championship course, stretching an impressive 7,086 yards. Designed to offer both challenge and...

Course Rating

73.1

Holes/Par

18/72

Details

Kanto

Manna Country Club (Manna Course)

真名カントリークラブ真名コース

With 27 holes, each possessing its own distinct character and challenges, The Manna Country Club offers a fun and leisurely round amidst breathtaking...

Course Rating

72.1

Holes/Par

27/108

Yardage

B-6,6145, R-6.335, F-5,777

Details

Kanto

Spa & Golf Resort Kuji

スパ＆ゴルフリゾート久慈

At Spa & Golf Resort Kuji, where the art of golf meets the tranquility of a spa retreat. A wonderfully crafted 18-hole course embodies strategic...

Course Rating

71.8

Holes/Par

18/72

Yardage

B-6,732, R-6,256, L-5,734

Details

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Tsutsujigaoka Country Club

つつじヶ丘カントリー倶楽部

Tsutsujigaoka Country Club is an 18-hole, 6,670-yard par-72 offering an interesting challenge for all levels of golfer. The course layout is quite...

Course Rating

72.5

Holes/Par

18/72

Yardage

6,670

Details

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Iruma Country Club

入間カントリー倶楽部

A beautiful forest course that is conveniently located just within an hour from Tokyo, and has a reputation for its excellent course condition. This...

Course Rating

Holes/Par

18/72

Yardage

B-6,620, R-6,238, L-5,199

Details

Kanto