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Short stop in: Tokyo
BREAKFAST
Sure, you could have miso soup, grilled fish, fermented soy beans and steamed rice for breakfast, but sometimes you wake up salivating for blueberry pancakes and hot coffee. Or huevos rancheros or eggs Benedict. On those days, Clinton St. Baking Company is the place for you.
Clinton St. Baking Company
5-17-1 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku
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WORKOUT
While Tokyo’s “business hotels” are generally more affordable than 3- and 4-star accommodation in New York or London, they don’t offer much in the way of workout facilities. Running around the Imperial Palace is free (and a good run), but if you want gym or swimming facilities, the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium is excellent.
Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium
BUSINESS LUNCH
Remember the good old days, when people ate proper lunches rather than sandwiches or salads at their desks? Wakanui Grill remembers too, serving up fine grilled New Zealand beef and lamb.
Wakanui Grill
3 Chome−4−30 Shibakōen
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WORKSPACE
The Snack is a great co-working space in Tokyo. It incorporates a café and one beverage is included with the admission charge.
The Snack
7 Chome-5-4 Ginza
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SHOPPING
If you like souvenirs with a bit of local flavor, stop at Tabisuru Market, which is run by the Isetan Mitsukoshi department store.
Tabisuru Market
2 Chome−16-1 6, Minato-ku
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CULTURE
Yes, it’s a cliché, but we mean it in the best possible way. If you’ve never been to a sumo tournament, you should go. Two-week-long tournaments are held in Tokyo three times a year, in April, August and December. Naked, sweating fat men. What’s not to like?
DINNER
Kaiseki is the Japanese version of dégustation, a multi-course meal following the traditions of imperial court cuisine. While kaiseki can be extremely expensive, amazing bargains can also be had. If you can get a table (reserve well in advance), we recommend Kien, in Akasaka. But don’t take our word for it – Kien has a Michelin star.
Kien
2 Chome-18-8 Akasaka, Minato-ku
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