Tokyo Weekender - November 2017

16 26 34 36 radar THIS MONTH’S HEAD TURNERS 8 AREA GUIDE: SHAKUJII Craving peace and quiet? Explore the charms of Shakujii Koen. 10 BEAUTY: NAIL ART Top trends for Autumn/Winter 17, and where to try them in <strong>Tokyo</strong>. 12 TRENDS: THE NIIGATA CRAFT CRAZE NIIGATA in 10 shows off the prefecture's fine craftsmanship through rich experiences. in-depth COFFEE-BREAK READS 15 SHOP TILL YOU DROP AT GINZA SIX Our recommended Japanese and international brands and items for a luxe Xmas gift. 20 WITH LOVE FROM JAPAN Looking for something more quintessentially Japanese for a unique gift? We've got you covered. 24 PERFECTLY CRAFTED PRESENTS For original, handcrafted holiday gifts from Japan, Tabisuru Store is your best bet. 26 10 TOP TOKYO BONENKAI SPOTS Rounding off our end-of-year special, here are a few fine places to say cheers to <strong>2017</strong>. 32 MEET JAPAN'S TEEN PRODIGIES Innovators, record breakers, music makers. 34 A DIALOGUE WITH GRAVITY Butoh choreographer Ushio Amagatsu on the avant-garde dance genre. 36 STARVING FOR CONFORMITY Eating disorders are on the rise in Japan. guide CULTURE ROUNDUP 40 ART & MUSIC Documenting Japanese immigrant life as well as the landscapes of rural Brazil, Van Gogh's Japan connection, and three new albums for autumn listening. 40 AGENDA The <strong>Tokyo</strong> Motor Show, a world-famous opera, a festival of flowers, and a Japanese adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated play Marjorie Prime. 44 TRAVEL: TOP THINGS TO DO, SEE AND EAT IN TOHOKU Our guide to exploring and dining (including halal options) across the region. 50 SOCIETY <strong>Tokyo</strong>'s longest-running social column. NOVEMBER <strong>2017</strong>