If you start doing sports, first you need to choose some shoes.

Undoubtedly, the basics for sports is the shoes that support your feet, so I first headed to Asics Store Tokyo.

Asics Store Tokyo opened as Asics’ flagship store with a focus on running. It sells mostly running shoes and running wear, but it also focuses on athleisure (a word that was coined by combining ‘athletic’ and ‘leisure’) that is the current fashion trend, and there are many apparel items for women that are stylish and very fashionable.

A special service offered at the Asics Store Tokyo is the Asics Running Lab that is the only one in the Tokyo area. A running ability measurement program used for top athletes is available for regular runners who want to up their game. Running form, muscle strength, endurance, and other factors are measured scientifically, and you receive advice on how to improve your performance (21,000 yen with tax).

The store also has showers and lockers, so you can run and sweat after work before going home. On weekdays, it is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The shop staff all have experience in sports, including Sato-san, the manager. Anyone from beginners to those with experience can get advice on choosing the best shoes for their level, so it is very reassuring. The basics for running start with your shoes. You are certain to find some shoes you like out of the wide variety they offer.

A relaxing lunch at a Western-style restaurant where you can enjoy the traditional atmosphere and taste

After the excitement of seeing the variety of training wear and shoes and sweating in personal training, I went to Nitto Corner, a Western-style restaurant.

This traditional Western-style restaurant is somehow comforting, serving lunch meals like beef stew and cabbage rolls. I ordered beef stew that is their signature dish and the most popular.

It is chock full of large chunks of beef and has carrots and broccoli. You can’t help but take a photo of the beef stew that looks delightful and takes you back to older times.
With the rich flavor that makes you want to come back againand the warm and cozy atmosphere, this restaurant is perfect for a lunch break.

After my meal, I had some poundcake with a lavish dollop of carrot marmalade.

The carrot marmalade also comes with your lunch dessert, and it is completely made from scratch by the restaurant owner. It highlights a refreshing orange flavor and the mild sweetness of carrot. I enjoyed it with coffee for a nice breather. I absolutely recommend having it with a lunch meal.