Re: Visiting Heya

["Ivar Petersen" <ivar@morgan.com>]

Hi Chris,

> I am in Tokyo at the moment and really want to go along and watch some of
> the morning ppractise sessions. Has anyone done this before?

Good idea.  I've done this a few times.

> What are the do's and don'ts?

Once I went to Azumaseki Beya with some colleagues and there were other
visitors too.   We walked in very quietly and sat on the pillows around the
practice area.  You should keep talk between you quiet and to a minimum.  We
went early in the morning and two of my crew who nodded off were prodded with
the stick and told to leave or stay awake.  After a rather amusing fall some
other spectators laughed and were told very loudly "Don't laugh".

> Is it OK just to turn up unannounced?

Yep.

> What sort of  time is a good time to go and how long do they practise until?

I would go from 7.30-8.00am and until Morning practice finishes (around 10.30).

Rgds,

	-Ivar-