To learn a new skill, try the following schools and classes. (Unless otherwise specified, all organizations have information in English on their Web sites but accept telephone inquiries only in Japanese.)
Martial artsAll organizations below accept English telephone inquiries.
Karate -- International Karate Organization Kyokushinkaikan, (03) 5992-7733, www.ikohonbu.com Judo -- All Japan Judo Federation, (03) 3818-4199, www.judo.or.jp/ Kendo -- All Japan Kendo Federation, (03) 3234-6271, www.kendo.or.jp/ Aikido -- Aikikai Foundation, (03) 3203-9236, www.aikikai.or.jp/