Tokyo Weekender - February 2016

FEBRUARY 2016
CONTENTS
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TOKYO MARATHON
The city prepares to get Japan’s biggest longdistance
event running for the tenth time
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HIDETOSHI NAKATA
The star footballer brings passion and
precision to promoting fine sake
VALENTINE’S DAY IN TOKYO
Don’t feel broken-hearted if you’re at a
loss for what to do: we’ve got you covered
ICE CLIMBING
To scale Japan’s frozen reaches, you need
ingenuity, determination, and a bit of luck
6 The Guide
An aphrodisiac cocktail, the cutest cafe in
town, and hot looks for a cold month
8 Gallery Guide
Real life gods of rock and ads from the
very early days of Japanese tourism
20 Hakuba Valley
Nearly a dozen resorts, slopes for experts
and newbies alike, and après ski fun
22 Demons Out! Happiness In!
The things we can learn from an age-old
Japanese traditional ritual
23 The British School in Tokyo
Combining a love of learning with a sense
of adventure and independence
24 ai International School
Over 30 years of collaboration, creativity,
and truly child-centered education
26 People, Parties, Places
Bill’s yearly party in benefit for those less
fortunate, and a tour of the party scene
30 Movies
A crop of Oscar contenders make their
way to Tokyo’s cinema screens
32 Agenda
The floral promise of spring, Madonna
comes to town, and Chinatown revels
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