Summer

Summer in Japan is hot and humid, but it is also a great time to get in shape. There are plenty of ways you can do this. You could head to one of the city’s excellent public swimming pools, join a gym, or even climb mountains. But if going to the mountains is too far, and you still prefer some fresh air, then perhaps going for a jog will do the trick. Sure, Tokyo is very much a concrete city, but there are still some lovely places where you can go jogging. Here are a few ideas for places at which to stretch your legs and shed those unwanted pounds or kilograms. Yoyogi Park Yoyogi Park is a great place to start if you enjoy people-watching as you run. It can be pretty busy on weekends, particularly in the summer months with picnickers, but aside from the no-running area surrounding Meiji Shrine, there is plenty of room to jog freely on the ground’s spacious, green lawns. On top of that, the large, leafy trees offer decent shade from the hot sun. Additionally, it’s easy to get to, and open 24 hours, meaning you can work up a sweat, no matter…