Tour with Chums, East Tokyo Chill Spot.

Just chillin' with CHUMS

East Tokyo chill spots to visit with Chums.

Outdoor and town use, simplicity, high quality, and above all, "fun. These keywords have been the motto of "Chums" for more than 35 years since the 1980s. Wearing outerwear perfect for a hang-out at the beginning of winter when the wind chills, we toured some of the chill spots in the East Tokyo area.

  • Photo_Junpei Ishikawa
  • Styling_Tomoyuki Sasaki
  • Model_Jennarika, Jennifer, Ben, Joey
  • Text_Mayu Sakazaki
  • Edit_Shinri Kobayashi
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. what you want to wear on a day when you want to play outside.

. it's getting colder, the air is clearer, and it's more pleasant to spend time outside. . gathering at a park in the light of day and just taking a leisurely walk around the park is fun enough. Going to the zoo on a whim, taking a boat ride in the park, and other such goofy pastimes can be surprisingly fun.

The key to a soft, comfortable, lightweight down jacket is comfort that allows you to spend a whole day outside playing. . A winter weekend is just right for casual outdoor fun in the city.

Left: The "Teeshell Down Series," which feels as soft as a T-shirt to the touch, is a new series by Chams, which specializes in sweatshirts and cut-and-sewn clothing, incorporating the same texture into its down products. The standard jacket type is perfect for wearing with a sweatshirt and long skirt for a voluminous silhouette. Knitwear and mouton accessories are also available for a winter look.Down jacket ¥24,800, ,Sweatshirt ¥9,800, ,Pants ¥6,800, ,Knit Cap ¥4,200, ,Boots ¥15,800

Middle left: The cardigan type of the "Teeshell Down Series" has a wide range of layering options, such as using it as an inner down or wearing a zip-up or cut-and-sew inside. It has a water-repellent finish for excellent water resistance and breathability, and is stretchable, making it perfect for playing outside. The gray, navy, and black color palette is a perfect match for an adult down style.Down jacket ¥19,800, ,Cardigan ¥9,800, ,Pants ¥11,800, ,Back ¥3,400

Middle right: A classic down jacket with a voluminous silhouette, stand-up collar, and a glossy texture that catches the eye, reminiscent of the 90s, is the centerpiece of this simple outfit with a simple pair of denim shorts. With Chums' signature Hurricane Top inside this highly functional jacket that is warm, waterproof, and insulates perfectly, you will be comfortable both outside and inside.Down jacket ¥26,800, ,Sweatshirt ¥7,800, ,Pants ¥9,800

Right: A three-way down jacket with a mod coat-like silhouette and a collarless inner down, the fur on the hood can be removed and rearranged as desired. With four pockets on the front and a large pocket on the inner down, it is easy to go anywhere with nothing. On weekends and holidays, wear it in a relaxed style with a sweatshirt bottom.Down jacket ¥39,800, ,Sweater ¥9,800, ,Pants ¥9,800

Ueno Park
3 Ikenohata, Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo
03-3828-5644
5:00 - 23:00
Office operations are suspended from December 29 to January 3.

Pizza on the terrace when it's sunny.

Blue Napoli, an Italian restaurant in a residential area of Koishikawa, Bunkyo-ku, which we visited for lunch, is a reputable pizzeria where you can enjoy stone oven pizzas and seasonal pasta dishes. . The open-air building, which was converted from a printing factory, and the garden terrace surrounded by a fountain and greenery are pleasant. The classic pizzas such as margherita and marinara are excellent, so spend a sunny day relaxing on the terrace.

Blue Napoli
2F, 3-32-1 Koishikawa, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
03-5805-1605
Lunch 11:00~14:30(L.O)
Dinner 18:00-22:00 (L.O.) *Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 17:00
without a holiday
www.aoinapoli.jp

Find what you like , and choose a book in silence.

Once you've had your fill, head to Pebbles Books, located right next door to Blue Napoli. Opened just this fall, this new bookstore in a small house offers a wide variety of books, from picture books to literature and magazines, that will make you want to read them now. The selection and the way the bookshelves are made are unique, and you will encounter books that are unique to this store. Pebbles" means "pebbles," and the store hopes to "collect good books that have been polished and polished again and again, just like the many beautiful pebbles that once washed up along the banks of the Koishi River (Sengawa River). After lunch, take a break and chill out by looking at books at your leisure.

Pebbles Books
3-26-12 Koishikawa, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
03-5844-6253
13:00-22:00 , Sunday only 10:00-19:00
Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Twitter:@pebbles_books

. afford to enjoy even chance encounters.

On the way home from Pebbles Books, the owner happened to be passing by and invited me to stop by Saito Shoten, a store selling directly grown vegetables and charcoal. Founded in 1917, Saito Shoten is a fashionable grocery store in town that sells carefully selected fruits and vegetables, high-quality charcoal, and seasonings. In addition, the store offers a good selection of souvenirs such as apples from Shinshu and Setoda lemon juice.

Saito Shoten
3-26-9 Koishikawa, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
03-6662-7677
11:00-19:00
Closed on Sundays (closed if Monday is a national holiday)
www.saito-yasai.com

. playing in the park in the morning, eating a nice pizza, and stopping by a bookstore that interests you. Isn't such an ordinary holiday somehow the most enjoyable? . Playing outdoors and indoors in your everyday life in a comfortable and relaxed manner. A day spent in "Chams" clothing is sure to bring you such simple "fun.

CHUMS Omotesando Store

Phone: 03-6418-4834
shop.chums.jp/shop

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