Tokyo Weekender - February 2016
Hidetoshi Nakata a soccer all-star on the sake trail. The Tokyo Marathon turns ten. Scaling Japan’s frozen heights.
Hidetoshi Nakata a soccer all-star on the sake trail. The Tokyo Marathon turns ten. Scaling Japan’s frozen heights.
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World Valentine Festival<br />
Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many different ways<br />
around the world. In fact, the customs surrounding<br />
this special day can vary greatly depending on<br />
your country of residence. This Valentine-themed festival<br />
at Yoyogi Park explores an extensive cross-section of<br />
these different customs through music and dance performances,<br />
traditional dishes, markets, workshops and films<br />
across the whole weekend—one of the biggest on <strong>Tokyo</strong>’s<br />
calendar. Well, for couples at least anyway. An educational<br />
experience, interspersed with plenty of canoodling with<br />
your significant other.<br />
Where: Yoyogi Park, Shibuya-ku | When: Feb 13-14<br />
How much: Free | More info: www.tokyoweekender.com<br />
Sunshine Aquarium<br />
Heartful Valentine<br />
To experience one of the more<br />
quirky Valentine’s season (it runs<br />
for two weeks) activities this<br />
year, head along to the <strong>Tokyo</strong> Sunshine<br />
Aquarium to see all the cute things they<br />
have in store for smitten couples.<br />
Divers will be feeding red, heartshaped<br />
pieces of squid to the famous<br />
spotted eagle rays (daily at 11:30 am,<br />
1:30 pm and 4:40 pm), sea lions will<br />
be blowing kisses during their performances<br />
(daily at 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm<br />
and 3:30 pm) and blocks of ice carved<br />
into large heart shapes will be presented<br />
as gifts to the resident sea otters (daily<br />
at 12 pm and 4 pm, as well as 2 pm on<br />
weekends).<br />
You can even pick up a haul of Valentine’s<br />
Day-themed chocolates, snacks<br />
and merchandise while you’re there.<br />
Where: <strong>Tokyo</strong> Sunshine Aquarium,<br />
Ikebukuro | How much: ¥2,000<br />
More info: www.sunshinecity.co.jp<br />
Andaz Tavern Valentine’s Day<br />
Romantic Dinner<br />
For those really out to impress, you can’t go past Andaz Tavern’s incredible<br />
views of <strong>Tokyo</strong>’s skyline by night from the 51st floor. The dazzling<br />
constellation of lights is the perfect backdrop for toasting to the future<br />
with a complimentary glass of champagne before tucking into a four-course<br />
feast, including lobster salad and smoked sea urchin, seared scallops, Parmesan<br />
and herb-crusted slow-braised beef cheeks, and strawberries with white<br />
chocolate.<br />
Where: Andaz Tavern, Toranomon Hills | When: Feb 14<br />
How much: ¥24,000 for two | More info: www.andaztokyo.com<br />
<strong>Tokyo</strong> Tower<br />
Valentine’s Climb<br />
For a date that’s sure to impress, it’s time to get physical.<br />
Lace up your sneakers and climb up <strong>Tokyo</strong><br />
Tower with your crush. It’s the perfect way to burn<br />
calories, keep warm, get a spectacular view of the city<br />
and capture an unforgettable photo together. It will only<br />
take a couple of hours, so for the more romantically inclined,<br />
get there early and make a dinner reservation for<br />
your arrival back to terra firma.<br />
If you’re planning it as a surprise, just make sure<br />
your date doesn’t wear high heels.<br />
Where: <strong>Tokyo</strong> Tower, Minato-ku<br />
When: Feb 14 | How much: ¥460 - ¥820<br />
More info: www.tokyotower.co.jp<br />
www.tokyoweekender.com FEBRUARY <strong>2016</strong>
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