Hello Tokyo… Sure, Tokyo is pretty damn great as it is, but how can our city become even more amazing for all residents and visitors alike? Most of you would probably agree if we were to claim that accessibility and openness is one area with Inside room for improvement. Determined to unlock Tokyo for absolutely everyone, we’ve taken up the task of creating a truly inclusive guide to the capital. Flip to page 18 to see the city from a different perspective, including where to view April-June 2017 art in a wheelchair, where to find a great halal restaurant or an LGBT-friendly bar, and where to entertain your kids on a rainy day, plus ideas on how we can all help make Tokyo a more open – and ultimately, better – place. PAGE 18 â Park life Head outdoors with our pick of the best picnic spots PAGE 42 â A woman’s work Meet ‘living national treasure’ Komanosuke Takemoto PAGE 50 â A drink with The sake a view route Get a taste of the high life Tour western Japan’s at these rooftop bars best sake breweries PAGE 58 PAGE 68 â â â FEATURES AND REGULARS 06 Tokyo Update 10 To Do 14 Courtesy calls 18 Open Tokyo 40 Eating & Drinking 44 Shopping & Style 50 Art & Culture 54 Music 56 Nightlife 61 Film 62 Sport 64 LGBT 66 Travel & Hotels 70 Getting Around 74 You know you’re in Tokyo when… International Cover Consulting Editor
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