Tokyo is a great city for food lovers. You get to eat not just Japanese food but also other cuisine from all over the world. I confirmed this when my friend of an Italian chef told me that the pizza in Tokyo is as good as in Italy. He says that good pizza restaurants in Tokyo should be introduced in Lonely planet because you can travel an asian country and eat the best quality pizza at the same time.
Eating good food is great. Getting fat is not. Some exercise can be tricky in Tokyo because lands and spaces are limited. Here’s the way me and my housemates get a place for exercise on weekends.
School gym rental
You can rent a gym in public schools in Tokyo. You need to go to the local city hall to sign up as a group. The conditions are different depending on the local community you are living in. In my case, the city of Mitaka is renting out school buildings and public gyms. Below are the facilities you can rent. (in case of Mitaka city)
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■School yard
Available in 15 elementary schools and 7 middle schools.
Renting hours:
From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (From April to October)
From 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (From November to March)
■School gym
Available in 15 elementary schools and 7 middle schools.
Renting hours:
From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
■Tennis court
Available in 5 middle schools.
Renting hours:
From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (From April to October)
From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (From November to March)
※The school yard and tennis court in some school are available at night until 9 p.m.
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You can play basket ball, pingpong, and badminton in the gym. You may be able to play something else depending on the school. Just be aware that you need to create a group with a certain number of people to be able to make a reservation.
There is also a community center in your neighborhood. There are at least 6 community centers in Mitaka. The one closest to my house is attached with a library, sports ground for baseball, gym, and even a rental kitchen.
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