Tokyo Weekender December 2016

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THIS MONTH’S HEAD TURNERS
8 AREA GUIDE: GINZA
Although it caters to those living in the lap of
luxury, Ginza’s cultural roots suggest there’s
more to it than meets the eye.
10 STYLE
Gear up for 2016’s final countdown with
our selection of holiday season outfits and
accessories.
12 BEAUTY
How to cope with dry winter skin in Tokyo?
We’ve found five facial oils and serums that’ll
solve all your problems.
14 TRENDS
If you haven’t caught on to the trend yet, in
Japan decadent Christmas cakes are a thing.
Here’s where to get ’em.
in-depth
COFFEE-BREAK READS
19 COVER FEATURE: 2016’S
STRANGER THINGS
We look back at the (mostly unbelievable)
headlines that got us talking this year.
24 A CONVERSATION WITH
RYU MURAKAMI
An exclusive interview with one of Japan’s
most acclaimed and controversial authors.
28 HOW TOKYO’S ROOFTOP BEES
ARE THRIVING
Did you know there are beehives on Ginza’s
rooftops? Plus, how you can help the bees.
30 THE PROBLEM WITH
JAPANESE CINEMA
We chat with film director Hirokazu Koreeda
about the stagnating industry.
32 ALL YOU WANT FOR CHRISTMAS
Still need to do some last-minute shopping?
We’ve got six pages of unique gift ideas for
the whole family.
guide
CULTURE ROUNDUP
39 ART & MUSIC
Art for deep thinkers, and music inspired
by the poetry of Nobel laureates.
42 AGENDA
Romantic illuminations, a swanky New Year’s
Eve party, and a festival to honor the famed
47 Ronin.
46 PEOPLE, PARTIES, PLACES
An evening with former sumo champ Konishiki,
remembering a few great leaders, and
looking forward to Broadway show “Rent.”
DECEMBER 2016