Adult Recreation
Gambling (Controlled):
- Dice games, card games, betting on races/sumo
- Regulated by government
- Addiction support available (healers help)
Drinking Establishments:
- Taverns, sake houses - social gathering
- Live music often, food served
- Darts, board games available
Bath Houses: Social recreation, relaxation, conversation, sometimes massage services
Tea Ceremony (ChadÅ): Meditative practice, aesthetic appreciation. Can be recreational or spiritual. Lessons available.
Moon Viewing Parties: Gathering to appreciate full moon. Poetry, music, tea. Seasonal (autumn especially).
Garden Strolling: Public gardens, temple gardens (some open to public). Seasonal changes appreciated. Dating activity, solitary meditation.
Fishing: Sport and food source. Competitions (biggest catch). Quiet meditation, social activity.