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Golf is a very popular sport in Japan. Besides a large number of golf courses, there are lots of driving ranges throughout the country where golf lovers whithout easy access to a golf course can practice. These driving ranges are big constructions that are wrapped in large green nets. One can see them all over the country, even in the middle of cities. Balls can often played from two or more floors in order to allow a greater number of players to practice at the same time.

English Links

Golf Courses of Japan (Worldgolf) A list of Japanese golf courses. The Japanese Passion for Golf (Stockholm School of Economics) Student essay on golf in Japan.

Japanese Links

Japan Golf Course Guide Golf courses in Japan.