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Events in June Since some events may be postponed or cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, please check the Club website for the most up-to-date information.
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Exhibition: Neinei In this first exhibition of the Frederick Harris Gallery’s summer of shows by emerging artists, Neinei (the pseudonym of Chinese artist Lou Xiaoning) shares her kaleidoscopic portraits of Japanese women. Through June 27 Frederick Harris Gallery Artworks available for purchase through Member Services Details online
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Looking Good Spa Offer
Through June 30 The Spa Details online
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Fitness Machine Orientation Get the most out of your workout at the Nihonbashi Club’s Fitness Center by learning the ins and outs of the exercise equipment during free, 20-minute orientation sessions. Contact satoshi.nagae@ tac-club.org to reserve. Weekdays 7am–8:30pm Nihonbashi Fitness Center Details online
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Weber Terrace Embrace the sizzle this summer with your own Weber grill and a selection of barbecue-ready eats and sides at Rainbow Café’s alfresco dining spot. Choose from two packages. Drink specials available. Through October 31 Daily 11am–8:30pm Rainbow Café Terrace Details online
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KEN KATSURAYAMA
Put your best face forward this month with The Spa’s latest Dermalogica facial treatment. Enjoy 20 percent off 30-minute and 60-minute Pro Clear sessions that will leave your skin blemish-free and radiant.
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Hondoji: Chiba’s Secret Garden There’s one sightseeing spot Blanka Kobayashi never fails to take friends or family visiting from overseas. “Hondoji is a true hidden gem of Japan,” says the Connections member. “It is very close to Tokyo, just 45 minutes from Akasaka, and it’s truly beautiful in any season, but especially during hydrangea season when the grounds are filled with over 50,000 flowers.” Members will be able to take in the Instagram-worthy scenery during a tour to the centuries-old temple in the Chiba Prefecture city of Matsudo. With its links to Japan’s first shogun, Ieyasu Tokugawa (one of his concubines is buried at the temple), and Nichiren Buddhism, Hondoji attracts pilgrims and garden lovers in equal number.
“I can’t even count how many times I’ve visited,” says Kobayashi, who will lead the tour along with Hiroko Hata. “What sets it apart is its garden with an iris pond, cherry blossom trees, hydrangeas and maple trees.” The half-day, Connections-organized excursion includes lunch at Ichinoito, a local restaurant known for its contemporary take on traditional kaiseki and other Japanese cuisine. If Members are as enamored with Hondoji as Kobayashi was on her first visit, this trip to Matsudo likely won’t be their last. NJ 9am–2:30pm Connections members: ¥4,800 (nonConnections members & guests: ¥5,300) Price includes lunch and entrance fee Sign up online
