PWL 0 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Hi folks My Japan trip is coming together now and I will be there in January. Got a really exciting question for you all! Are you ready? Sitting tight? OK so in the UK in different regions we have different types of tap water - called soft water and hard water. Can someone tell me what the water is like in Japan? It's important you see, for my hair. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Don't know actually - but it tastes great! Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 It's watery. And clear. And no flouride. Link to post Share on other sites
jared 0 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Best bring your Calcium Sulphide to Burtonise the water if you plan on brewing any English IPA's while you're there. Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 It tastes good (in most places). Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 It's super delicious where I live... and famous because our water comes from Mt. Fuji... some real lame'os actually come from far and wide to drink water out of a spring in a park not far from my house. Personally, I can think of about a billion things that would be more interesting than that! Link to post Share on other sites
veronica 2 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Love the water here too - and it seems to treat my hair good as well. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 hmmm....its a bit chloriney compared to the water from home.....still its ok. I always keep a bottle in the fridge, damn cold tap is anything but cold in summer Link to post Share on other sites
joshnii 2 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Love the drinking water here in Niigata. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Originally Posted By: Tubby Beaver hmmm....its a bit chloriney compared to the water from home.....still its ok. I always keep a bottle in the fridge, damn cold tap is anything but cold in summer let it run a bit. It's only warm because it has been standing in the pipes. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I'm not a total moron you know!! I do let it run, but its still warm Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Depending on where you live and the source. Tokyo water heavily Chlorinated. Mountain regions may naturally contain high Fluoride. (ie: Hyogo ken in Kansai from Mt. Rokko) Some areas taste better than others. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 talking about the temp of the water Jynxx. In summer, the water direct from the tap is never cold enough. Tepid would be a better description Link to post Share on other sites
PWL 0 Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 Thanks folks. Whats the water like then in the Niseko area of Hokkaido and in Nagano? Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 TB, Kanto plain in general the water is pretty yuk. Most people have installed filters on their tap. Some people have the luxury of having IDO MIZU. They are much cooler. I think what Rob said do make sense in a way where the supply line runs. Some grounds get hotter than others for sure. MUGI CHA in the fridge is the taste of summer for me! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Lovely water in Niigata. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Quote: Can someone tell me what the water is like in Japan? It's important you see, for my hair. I know exactly what you mean. Japan knows nothing about water. I only use super-expensive imported French water on my very sensitive skin and hair. I would give you the name, but that would be advertising. Suffice to say, it goes "burbly burbly poop" on my skin, and the burbles are exactly the right size and shape. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Still feeling jolly, I see, soubriquet. Link to post Share on other sites
PWL 0 Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 I'm pretty sure I put a in there! Though, actually, it is true. Link to post Share on other sites
Mintyjulep 0 Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I just went blonde the other weekend and have discovered this week what chch water does to my hair - it went brassy. Purple shampoo helps though Link to post Share on other sites
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