Tokyo American Club

Wine & Dining Vista For morning coffees, midday eats or acclaimed evening entrées, Vista welcomes any occasion with warm vibes and cityscape views.

Fitness & Recreation Aquatics With its iconic glass dome, the Club's rooftop swimming pool, the Sky Pool, hosts a plethora of programs and annual meets for adults and children. The year-round, six-lane, 25-meter pool, which boasts stunning views of Tokyo Tower and even Mount Fuji on clear days, is also a popular spot for dedicated early-morning lap swimmers and those looking to unwind with a book on the sun deck. And since the specially designed roof blocks out more than 99 percent of UV rays, Members don't need to use excessive sunblock while swimming. The Sky Pool caters to all swim abilities through a range of programs, from learning the basics for the first time to enhancing your stroke for fun or in preparation for a swim event or triathlon. Aqua Fitness, meanwhile, is the ultimate morning pick-me-up for those who want a high-intensity workout that doesn't place stress on the joints. Experienced triathletes looking for training partners or Members in search of a new challenge can join the E3 Fit Swim Program, which uses the Sky Pool as its base. Contact the Sky Pool Office for details. The Sky Pool's team of professional instructors and coaches can guide children through every stage of swim development, from their first contact with water in the Parents and Tots class through group programs and private lessons. The Learn to Swim program is designed for kids starting from the basics. Tailored to 4- to 7-year-olds, this program focuses on proper fundamentals in freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke in a fun and supportive environment. As kids progress, they improve the strokes and endurance necessary to join competitions and continue swimming as a lifelong hobby. Swim TeamKids looking to improve their technique and fitness while learning sportsmanship and team spirit can join the Swim Team. With five stages perfect for any swimmer, the Swim Team pushes members to place well in local meets, age group championships and international invitationals. The Swim Team is a member of the Japanese Amateur Swimming Association.For upcoming events, check the Swim Team calendar. Ages 5 and under can enjoy water in a safe environment at a vibrant-colored splash pool and water slide while moms and dads catch a few rays nearby.A guardian must be present at the Kid’s Water Park at all times. Daily: 5:45am–sunsetWinter: closed from Oct 27 Sky Pool ManagerHaldane HenryQualifications: PADI-certified scuba instructor; American Red Cross-certified Lifeguard instructor; Austswim-certified swim instructorSwim Team Head Coach Simon HadlowQualifications: Australian level one-certified coach; former Australian junior swim team assistant coach; former Australian national- and state-level open swimmer; former Western Australia grand prix team member; former Commonwealth Games and World Aquatics Championships trialist Lifeguard/Swim InstructorBenni EdriansyahQualifications: Swim Australia-certified instructor; swim and water safety instructorLifeguard/Swim InstructorYasuko HadlowQualifications: Japan Physical Education Association-certified swim coach and baby swim coach Swim InstructorMasa HamanakaQualifications: Japan Swimming Federation-certified swim coach Swim InstructorLisa MiyasugiQualifications: Japan Swimming Federation Open-Water Swimming Committee-certified member and swim instructor; former national open-water swim champion; 2008 Beijing Olympics trialist Lifeguard/Swim InstructorMarcin NowakowskiQualifications: Polish Swimming Federation-certified swim instructor; multiple national and regional championship medalist; Polish national team member at 2005 European Lifesaving ChampionshipsLifeguard/Swim InstructorMack ShibazakiQualifications: Red Cross-certified swim instructor; National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association-certified advanced personal trainer Lifeguard/Swim InstructorFarid StasQualifications: Aquatic Sport Federation-certified instructor; International Life Saving Federation-certified lifeguard Swim InstructorYumiko UeharaQualifications: Swim Australia-certified swim instructor; Japan Swimming Federation-certified instructor; Tokyo Swimming Association-certified swim instructorLifeguardsAdrijan BitrakAndre GordonKeita Terasaki What is the temperature of the Sky Pool water? The Sky Pool is set at between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius, the recommended maximum temperature for recreational pools. This is warm enough for both comfortable swimming and lounging. If the temperature is too high, there is the potential for bacteria, algae and other organisms to thrive. Does the Sky Pool glass roof block ultraviolet light?The glass roof is glazed with a protective coating that blocks 99 percent of ultraviolet light. Swimmers, therefore, do not need to apply sunblock. Are swim caps mandatory?Swim caps are not compulsory at the Sky Pool. With so many swimmers at the pool during weekends, the Swim Committee decided that introducing a swim cap requirement might deter regular users. Can I borrow swimwear? For reasons of safety and hygiene, the Club does not stock rental swimwear. The Sky Pool Office, however, does sell swimwear and other accessories. Why is there a guest fee for using the Sky Pool?Since the Sky Pool area has a limited amount of space, priority is given to Members. Guests are subject to a fee and are limited to two visits a month. Guests fee are listed under Guest Registration. What is the double-diaper policy? To maintain a high standard of hygiene while following the recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States, children who are not toilet-trained must wear a Club-approved, disposable swim diaper underneath a reusable, elastic-legged and -waisted over-diaper. Both can be purchased at the Sky Pool Office. How is the water treated after a fecal incident?The Sky Pool follows a New York State department of health procedure when dealing with fecal accidents. The pool is immediately closed and concentrated chlorine (between five and 10 times the normal level in the pool) is added to the water. This process kills most germs and bacteria found in pool water. Is there a pool or lane capacity?Yes, for reasons of safety and hygiene, the maximum number of swimmers permitted in any two-lane area is 25. This area will be expanded by one lane for every additional 15 swimmers. As a result, the number of lap lanes may be reduced to accommodate more family users during the summer months, public holidays or between the hours of 9am and 5pm.

Club Services Library Beyond its nearly 20,000 English-language books, periodicals and audiobooks for adults and children, the Library is a haven for knowledge exploration, relaxation and literary events. Boasting a broad collection of new titles and classics, free-to-use computers and tablets, an extensive selection of DVDs and Blu-rays, a patio and study booths, the Library also hosts regular author and kids' events and supports a monthly book group. Borrowing Items Books, Audiobooks and Magazines Checkout period: 14 days Items may be renewed twice. Renewal does not apply to items on hold. Up to 10 books, three audiobooks and three magazines per membership card may be checked out at any one time. Overdue fees: ¥50 per day for adult/young adult items; ¥30 per day for children's items. DVDs and Blu-rays Checkout period: seven days (three days for new releases) Items may be renewed twice. Renewal does not apply to items on hold or new releases. Up to three items per membership card may be checked out at any one time. Overdue fees: ¥100 per day Lost Items Lost items will incur a replacement fee (¥3,000 for books; ¥1,000 for magazines), along with the cost of a new item (accrued overdue fees will be waived). If a lost item is returned before a replacement has been purchased, the cost of the book will be refunded (accrued overdue fees will remain). Member-purchased replacements will not be accepted. Requesting and Holding Books Members can put a hold on titles by e-mail, the Club website or phone. While about 50 books are added to the collection each month, the Library is happy to accept title requests. OverDrive: Digital Books Browse a global catalog of digital titles and audiobooks through the Library's OverDrive collection online or download the OverDrive app to any device. Click Sign In on the OverDrive front page then input your five-digit membership number. Use the same ID for the password. Giveaway CornerThe Library regularly replenishes its giveaway shelves. Book donations are accepted only with approval by the Library manager. The Club stocks around 120 English-language magazines, including Yoga, GQ, Fine Cooking and Ideal Home, as well as such daily newspapers as the Financial Times, The Japan Times and The International New York Times.Members also enjoy free access to newspapers from around the world by logging onto the Press Display/Press Reader website or app from anywhere in the Club. Those who prefer listening to their page-turners can browse the Library's selection of 550 audiobooks on CD. The Library also stocks hundreds of movies, TV shows and documentaries, including family and foreign-language flicks, on DVD (region 1) and Blu-ray (region A). This welcoming, glass-enclosed space is chock-full of titles for budding bookworms up to the age of 12 (children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult). The Children's Library also organizes seasonal reading programs, author events and book-related activities. The Library organizes regular author events and has welcomed the likes of award-winning Japanese authors Sayaka Murata and Kyoko Nakajima, British journalist Richard Lloyd Parry and North Korea expert Bradley Martin. Join fellow bibliophiles for some casual literary chatter on the third Thursday of the month from 11am–12:30pm at Vista. Contact the Library for more details. Discussion Lineup Mar 19: Open discussion April 16: TBD

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