Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Tokyo, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Sports & Activities
Most primary school students in Japan are required to select one sports team or club to join. For many, the chosen activity becomes a lifelong hobby. This extracurricular requirement has... read more
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Sports & Activities
Aerobics & Fitness Classes 209
American Football 209
Archery 210
Art Classes 210
Badminton 210
Baseball 211
Basketball 212
Birdwatching 212
Board Games 213... read more
Aerobics & Fitness Classes
Japan is enjoying a fitness craze, and you’ll have no problem finding places to achieve those New Year resolutions. Most of the city’s gyms and fitness centres (p.252) offer classes... read more
American Football
American football was brought to Japan in 1934 by an American teacher, Paul Rusch, who initially put together three college teams. It was not until 1971, however, that the X-League was... read more
Archery
Edogawa is an indoor, 12 metre range for western style shooting, just five minutes on foot from Koiwa station on the Sōbu line. Beginners are welcome, and the cost of ¥200 for 12... read more
Art Classes
Tokyo is becoming a significant player on the world art scene, and there is an impressive array of galleries, both big and small. Whether you’re ready to ditch the nine to five and join... read more
Badminton
The badminton club meets in school gyms around Setagaya-ku at weekends and on public holidays. The skill levels of this international group range from beginner to advanced, and players... read more
Baseball
While baseball is Japan’s most popular spectator sport, there are not many opportunities for the average Joe to join a team and play on a regular basis. Fortunately, though, children can... read more
Basketball
This club claims to be the largest basketball club in Tokyo, and it organises hundreds of group trips and sporting events each year. Players of all skills and levels are welcome. Games... read more
Birdwatching
You can reach Kasai Rinkai by foot from the train station of the same name on the Keiyo line, which departs from Tokyo station. It is also accessible by car, or by boat from Hinode Pier... read more
