Temperatures are dipping to icy levels in our lovely city, but that doesn’t mean your weekend has to be dull.

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+ Learn to appreciate the finer points of sake in a Sake Fundamentals ^[2] workshop by culinary arts group A Taste of Culture ^[3] on Sat, Jan 17, 2pm.

+ Authentic Swiss fondue with red wine will warm you up from your tum at Life Up ^[4]. This cozy joint won’t let you forget you’re in Tokyo, so expect izakaya fare on the menu. 4-2-1 Sakuragaoka, Shibuya, Tokyo, 03-3476-5663/5758.

+ It’s freezing outside but you can get fit in your living room anyway. Check out latest exercise DVD, Core Rhythms ^[5], which Japanese women are going nuts over. Some say this Latin dance based workout beats Billy Blanks ^[6] yelling army-like drills in your face. Available at Amazon Japan ^[7] or if you’re pinching pennies, eBay ^[8] is always an excellent place.

+ We know you love heading to brunch hotspot Fujimamas ^[9] on Sundays, so instead of heading straight home for a snooze, take a leisurely stroll down to Spiral ^[10] along Aoyama-dori. Poke around its quirky art exhibitions and make sure you browse the shop where you will find rare products — from crafts to home wares to bath & body. You would definitely find a cool thingamabob for your home or a great gift for a friend.

Photo: EOSXTi ^[11]