Sport in Tokyo for beginners and fans: running clubs, dojos for adult beginners, open water swimming events near the city and sports bars for watching the World Cup.
Open water swimming in Tokyo does not disappear when August arrives. It gets serious, and if you live here or plan to visit, this is a good time to pay attention. Why late summer is the best time for bay racing The weeks between August and early October are the sweetest part of the open … Read more
A Tokyo dojo that teaches in English is closer than you think, and stepping onto the mat as a complete adult beginner is genuinely possible at more than a handful of schools across the city. Aikikai Hombu Dojo, Shinjuku (aikido) Aikido was founded by Morihei Ueshiba and is headquartered at the Aikikai Hombu Dojo in … Read more
Running club Tokyo options are growing fast, and for a complete beginner, that is very good news. Why a running club suits beginners in Tokyo Tokyo can feel large and unfamiliar when you first arrive. A running club gives you a reason to leave the house, a fixed meeting point, and a group of people … Read more
Sports bars across Tokyo are filling up fast as the World Cup brings 104 matches to screens across the city, and knowing where to go before kick-off makes all the difference. Understanding the time difference Because of the time difference, Japan Standard Time viewers face a completely unusual schedule. While a few matches land at … Read more
