for Jeff and Lauren Day 1, Tuesday July 05, 2016

1: Rest Up at the Aman Tokyo (Lodging) Address: , 〒100-0004 Tokyo, Chiyoda, 大手町1-5-6 About: The hotel: Set in top 6 floors of a sleek, modern high-rise, this luxury hotel is an 8-minute walk from the bustling , and 3 km from the landmark Market With floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping city views, the elegant rooms, decorated in stone, wood and paper screens, feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, deep soaking tubs and minibars. Suites add living rooms and wine cellars The spa: Drawing on traditional natural remedies and the principles of balancing mind and body, Aman Spa offers an integrated approach to wellbeing. Several Spa treatment rooms are complemented by large Japanese-style hot baths and steam rooms, a 30-metre heated pool with city views, a fitness centre equipped with the latest cardiovascular and weight training machinery, as well as a dedicated yoga and Pilates studio. Their minute seasonal journey starts off with a foot bath comprised of hot water, sake koji paste, and Japanese sea salt followed by a body wrap made of Japanese rice bran, clay, yuzu (a citrus fruit packed with skin-brightening vitamin C), ginger, and pine essential oils. You can choose a 90 minute or 60 minute massage with this option. At 46,000 yen, it's certainly pricey, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a spa treatment this luxurious anywhere but here. Opening hours Sunday: Open 24 hours Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Phone number: +81 3-5224-3333 Website: https://www.aman.com/resorts/aman-tokyo Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC- %E5%8D%83%E4%BB%A3%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1066443-d7371377-Reviews-Aman_Tokyo- Chiyoda_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

2: Start the day at Doutor Coffee Shop (Cafe) Address: 1 Chome-3 , Chiyoda-ku, Tōkyō-to 100-0005, Japan About: Doutour Café at Kyobashi Chuo Dori is a little café serving quick bites and delicious coffee drinks. Doutour is chain throughout Japan that had gained popularity serving European style coffees. The company owns it own coffee plant in Hawaii and in addition to serving its own roasted coffees, they serve highly affordable food options, like set breakfast combinations (breakfast sandwich and coffee) for under $5. Opening hours Sunday 8AM-7PM Monday 6:30AM-9PM Tuesday 6:30AM-9PM Wednesday 6:30AM-9PM Thursday 6:30AM-9PM Friday 6:30AM-9PM Saturday 8AM-7PM Phone number: +81 3 3287 3009 Website: https://www.doutor.co.jp/dcs/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%83%89%E3%83%88%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB- %E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E6%B4%B2%E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E5%8F%A3%E5%BA%97- %E5%8D%83%E4%BB%A3%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066443-d3904123-Reviews- Doutor_Coffee_Shop_Yaesu_Central_Entrance-Chiyoda_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

3: Seafood Ramen at Gonokami Suisan (五ノ神水産) (Restaurant) Address: 2-chōme-9-6 Kanda Tachō, Chiyoda City, Tōkyō-to 101-0046, Japan About: These days, ramen in Tokyo isn't just about broths with seafood. It's everything from shrimp and scallops to oysters and uni being piled over bowls of noodles. The shop leading the aquatic-topping charge is Tokyo’s Gonokami Suisan, near the Kanda train station. There, you’ll find things like salmon miso ramen and uni “carbonara.” They even created a shrimp cocktail-esque tsukemen that got a lot of local media hype. Now other shops are catching on—some are even including a half-dozen raw oysters with your ramen, that you can slurp separately or add to your soup. Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday 11AM-3PM, 5PM-9PM Tuesday 11AM-3PM, 5PM-9PM Wednesday 11AM-3PM, 5PM-9PM Thursday 11AM-3PM, 5PM-9PM Friday 11AM-3PM, 5PM-9PM Saturday 11AM-3PM, 5PM-9PM Phone number: +81 3-6206-8814 Website: http://gonokamiseisakusho.com/kanda.html Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E4%BA%94%E3%83%8E%E7%A5%9E%E6%B0%B4%E7%94%A3- %E5%8D%83%E4%BB%A3%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%BA-2 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066443-d8017012-Reviews-Gonokami_Suisan- Chiyoda_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

4: Shop 7 Floors of Kinkiness at M's Pop Life Adult Store (Shopping) Address: 1 Chome-15-13 Sotokanda, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan About: 7 stories of unadulterated kinkiness are the calling card of this famed Tokyo sex shop that lets you in on the zany diversity of the Japanese porn industry. Every sex toy and accessory you could possibly imagine take up the first few floors, a space where locals and tourists browse unabashedly through whips, dolls, and so much more. On the fourth floor, costumes of all kinds take center stage, followed by three sprawling stories of DVDs at the top of the store. Not a place for the timid, but a place that is well worth a visit for a uniquely Tokyo experience. Opening hours Sunday 10AM-11PM Monday 10AM-11PM Tuesday 10AM-11PM Wednesday 10AM-11PM Thursday 10AM-11PM Friday 10AM-11PM Saturday 10AM-11PM Phone number: +81 3-3252-6166 Website: http://www.ms-online.co.jp/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/ms-%E5%8D%83%E4%BB%A3%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%BA

5: Explore , the Electronics District (Activity) Address: Minami-dori St., 1-chōme-15 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan About: Explore the shops around Akihabara and be astounded by the array of , , sex toys, and more. This area is home to the world's largest electronics store - Akiba, and also known for its multi-floored sex shops. While they're no longer out on the street, there are still shops where you can see the infamous used panties sold in vending machines, usually located multiple floors above the ground floor. Opening hours Sunday 9:30AM-10PM Monday 9:30AM-10PM Tuesday 9:30AM-10PM Wednesday 9:30AM-10PM Thursday 9:30AM-10PM Friday 9:30AM-10PM Saturday 9:30AM-10PM Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E7%A7%8B%E8%91%89%E5%8E%9F- %E5%8F%B0%E6%9D%B1%E5%8C%BA?osq=Akihabara https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066443-d321038-Reviews-Akihabara- Chiyoda_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html 6: Classic Arcade Games You Won't Find Elsewhere at HEY Taito Game Station (Activity) Address: 1 Chome-10-5 Sotokanda, Chiyoda, Tokyo Japan, 〒101-0021 Tokyo About: Taito Hey is a special kind of arcade in Tokyo that caters to the serious hardcore modern gamer, while also paying tribute to classic arcade games of the past. The arcade is split up into two main areas - classic "shoot'em'ups" and fighting games. Find HEY - which stands for Hirose Entertainment Yard - within the massive Taito Game Station, one of Akihabara's iconic buildings. HEY Taito Station will be open with regular hours throughout the New Year holiday. Opening hours Sunday 10AM-11:45PM Monday 10AM-11:45PM Tuesday 10AM-11:45PM Wednesday 10AM-11:45PM Thursday 10AM-11:45PM Friday 10AM-11:45PM Saturday 10AM-11:45PM Phone number: +81 3-5209-2030 Website: http://www.taito.co.jp/gc/details/tokyo/tokyo/sgc00366/index.html Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/taito-hey-%E5%8D%83%E4%BB%A3%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066443-d10094606-Reviews-Hey- Chiyoda_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

7: Shop Hard-to-Find Anime at (まんだらけコンプレックス) (Shopping) Address: 3-11-12 Sotokanda, Chiyoda, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan About: For the most serious anime fans, this Mandarake store is the best that Tokyo has to offer, a complex filled with magazines that are hard to find anywhere else. A truly unique selection of dolls and toys add to the atmosphere at the jam-packed shop and make it a true must-visit. Note: There's another shop in , and the main shop is at . Mandarake will be open throughout the New Year holiday. Opening hours Sunday 12PM-8PM Monday 12PM-8PM Tuesday 12PM-8PM Wednesday 12PM-8PM Thursday 12PM-8PM Friday 12PM-8PM Saturday 12PM-8PM Phone number: +81 3-3252-7007 Website: http://www.mandarake.co.jp/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3%E3%83%80%E3%83%A9%E3%82%B1- %E5%8D%83%E4%BB%A3%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%BA-2 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066443-d321038-Reviews-Akihabara- Chiyoda_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

8: Visit Owl Cafe Akiba Fukurou (アキバフクロウ) (Activity) Address: Japan, 〒101-0022 Tokyo, 千代田区Kanda Neribeicho, ６７ About: You might think cat cafes are one of those "been there, done that" things now. Well, you're in luck because right nearby, Akiba Fukurou is where you'll find the newest animal cafe craze - the owl cafe! Reservation required, admission is 2000 yen per person (cash only). Opening hours Sunday 12PM-7PM Monday 12PM-6PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12PM-6PM Thursday 12PM-6PM Friday 12PM-6PM Saturday 12PM-7PM Website: http://akiba2960.com/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AD%E3%83%90- %E3%83%95%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%82%A6-%E5%8D%83%E4%BB%A3%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066443-d7083924-Reviews-Akiba_Fukurou- Chiyoda_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

9: Ramen at Motenashikuroki ( 饗 くろ㐂) (Restaurant) Address: 4 Chome-15-7 Asakusabashi, -ku, Tōkyō-to 111-0053, Japan 千代田区 About: At this Akihabara ramen shop, you'll find a line outside year-round as diners wait for a bowl of their hot ramen or cold summer noodles. Chef Naohito Kuroki's signature shio or miso ramen achieves a perfect balance between noodles, soup, and toppings. The recipes for both are closely guarded secrets, but it's known that he uses a blend of 6 kinds of salt for the shio, and 3 types of miso. The noodles here are all made in-house, also from a blend of flours. The chashu pork is what makes the ramen truly special. Here, it's simmered for 2 days, concentrating the umami flavors. Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday 11:30AM-3PM, 6PM-9PM Tuesday 11:30AM-3PM, 6PM-9PM Wednesday 11AM-3PM Thursday 11:30AM-3PM, 6PM-9PM Friday 11:30AM-3PM, 6PM-9PM Saturday 11:30AM-3PM, 6PM-9PM Phone number: 03-3863-7117 Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E9%A5%97-%E3%81%8F%E3%82%8D%E5%96%9C- %E5%8D%83%E4%BB%A3%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066443-d6353019-Reviews-Motenashi_Kuroki- Chiyoda_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

10: Explore -Tokyo Museum (Activity) Address: 1 Chome-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida, Tokyo 130-0015, Japan About: Go back in time at the Edo-Tokyo Museum, where a 3-story escalator ride transports you away from modern- day Tokyo and plants you in the historic Nihon-Bashi. Trek across a full-scale replica of the original wooden bridge from 1608. As you walk through the museum, you'll see a full transition from Edo-era to Tokyo today. With numerous hands- on exhibits (you can dress up as an old-style fire fighter, aristocrat, or daimyo and ride in traditional carriages), this museum is all about delivering an immersive experience. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum also hosts a number of temporary exhibits. 600 yen admission fee. Opening hours Sunday 9:30AM-5PM Monday Closed Tuesday 9:30AM-5PM Wednesday 9:30AM-5PM Thursday 9:30AM-5PM Friday 9:30AM-5PM Saturday 9:30AM-7PM Phone number: +81 3-3626-9974 Website: http://www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E6%B1%9F%E6%88%B8%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E5%8D%9A%E7%89%A9%E9%A 4%A8-%E5%A2%A8%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%BA-2 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066459-d315478-Reviews-Edo_Tokyo_Museum- Sumida_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

11: Famous Soba at Namiki Yabu Soba (Restaurant) Address: Japan, 〒111-0034 東京都台東区 雷門2-11-9 About: Located in the area, this place serves incredible soba. Some even argue they have the best soba in all of Tokyo. The cold soba here is perfectly done, and if you're in the mood for something more hearty, you have to try the duck soba in soup. The restaurant features traditional seating options on tatami mats (there are also regular tables). Because their noodles are made with 100% buckwheat, they're naturally gluten-free (avoid any soy sauce if you're strictly avoiding gluten). There can be a wait during peak meal times. Cash only. Namiki Yabu Soba will be closed from 1/1 to 1/3 and will be open from 10:30AM to 9PM on 12/31. Opening hours Sunday 11AM-7:30PM Monday 11AM-7:30PM Tuesday 11AM-7:30PM Wednesday 11AM-7:30PM Thursday Closed Friday 11AM-7:30PM Saturday 11AM-7:30PM Phone number: +81 3-3841-1340 Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E4%B8%A6%E6%9C%A8-%E8%97%AA%E8%95%8E%E9%BA%A6- %E5%8F%B0%E6%9D%B1%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066461-d1310388-Reviews-Namiki_Yabusoba- Taito_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

12: Excellent Coffee at February Cafe フェブラリーカフェ (Cafe) Address: 雷門1丁目7-8 台東区 111-0034 About: Head over to Asakusa, which used to be Tokyo's leading entertainment district during the Edo area, to explore the temples and shrines. While you're here, if you're looking for a place to stop in and take a break, there's no better place than February Cafe. The coffee here is top-notch and the inside is cozy. Opening hours Sunday 8:15AM-5:30PM Monday 8:15AM-5:30PM Tuesday 8:15AM-5:30PM Wednesday 8:15AM-5:30PM Thursday 8:15AM-5:30PM Friday 8:15AM-5:30PM Saturday 8:15AM-5:30PM Phone number: 03-6802-7171 Website: http://www016.upp.so-net.ne.jp/February-Cafe/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82 %AB%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7-%E5%8F%B0%E6%9D%B1%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066461-d4367567-Reviews-February_Cafe- Taito_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

13: Visit Sensō-ji Temple and Asakusa Shrine (Activity) Address: 2 Chome-3-1 Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan About: Founded in 628, Sensoji Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo. Many people believe that the Asakusa Kannon deity enshrined here has the ability to bestow benefits on earth, and around 30 million visitors from throughout Japan and abroad visit the temple every year. It was the epicenter for the development of Edo culture, and these traces still remain today. Be sure to stop by Asakusa Shrine right next to it as well: Completed in 645, Asakusa is Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple, built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy. You approach the temple via the Nakamise shopping street, where visitors have been buying traditional snacks and folding fan souvenirs for centuries. The temple’s main hall and five-storied pagoda were destroyed during World War II but have been fully restored. This spot is popular with tourists so expect crowds in contrast to the quieter Shrine. Opening hours Sunday 6AM-5PM Monday 6AM-5PM Tuesday 6AM-5PM Wednesday 6AM-5PM Thursday 6AM-5PM Friday 6AM-5PM Saturday 6AM-5PM Phone number: +81 3-3842-0181 Website: http://www.senso-ji.jp/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E6%B5%85%E8%8D%89%E5%AF%BA- %E5%8F%B0%E6%9D%B1%E5%8C%BA?osq=Sens%C5%8D-ji+Temple http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066461-d320447-Reviews-Senso_ji_Temple- Taito_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

14: Rest Up at the Aman Tokyo (Lodging) Address: Japan, 〒100-0004 Tokyo, Chiyoda, 大手町1-5-6 About: The hotel: Set in top 6 floors of a sleek, modern high-rise, this luxury hotel is an 8-minute walk from the bustling Tokyo Station, and 3 km from the landmark Tsukiji Market With floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping city views, the elegant rooms, decorated in stone, wood and paper screens, feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, deep soaking tubs and minibars. Suites add living rooms and wine cellars The spa: Drawing on traditional natural remedies and the principles of balancing mind and body, Aman Spa offers an integrated approach to wellbeing. Several Spa treatment rooms are complemented by large Japanese-style hot baths and steam rooms, a 30-metre heated pool with city views, a fitness centre equipped with the latest cardiovascular and weight training machinery, as well as a dedicated yoga and Pilates studio. Their minute seasonal journey starts off with a foot bath comprised of hot water, sake koji paste, and Japanese sea salt followed by a body wrap made of Japanese rice bran, clay, yuzu (a citrus fruit packed with skin-brightening vitamin C), ginger, and pine essential oils. You can choose a 90 minute or 60 minute massage with this option. At 46,000 yen, it's certainly pricey, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a spa treatment this luxurious anywhere but here. Opening hours Sunday: Open 24 hours Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Phone number: +81 3-5224-3333 Website: https://www.aman.com/resorts/aman-tokyo Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC- %E5%8D%83%E4%BB%A3%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1066443-d7371377-Reviews-Aman_Tokyo- Chiyoda_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

15: Dine at the Casual Takazawa Bar (Restaurant) Address: 3 Chome-6-10 Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan About: Aronia de Takazawa is one of Tokyo's best fine-dining restaurants, and one of the hardest tables in town to snag. They're so exclusive that they even kicked out the Michelin inspectors. Luckily, Chef Yoshiaki Takazawa has just opened a bar right around the corner from the parent restaurant. "The food menu reflects Takazawa’s unwavering focus on premium Japanese ingredients, as always straddling the divide between Japanese and Western. His superb ankimo (monkfish liver) comes from Sado Island, off the coast of Niigata Prefecture. He offers a delectable pate de campagne (country terrine) sandwiched between two wafer-thin, crisp slices of bread made with jet-black bamboo charcoal. Those who have eaten at the restaurant can revisit his classic vegetable parfait in scaled-down form. His karaage fried chicken is excellent, as is his venison sandwich. And the takoyaki dumplings — made with shirako (cod milt) in place of octopus — are not to be missed." - Japan Times Opening hours Sunday 6PM-12AM Monday 6PM-12AM Tuesday 6PM-12AM Wednesday 6PM-12AM Thursday 6PM-12AM Friday 6PM-12AM Saturday 6PM-12AM Phone number: +81 3 3505 5052 Website: http://www.takazawa-y.co.jp/bar/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%82%B6%E3%83%AF-%E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066451-d1230028-Reviews-Takazawa- Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

16: Cocktails at Code Name Mixology Akasaka (Night Time) Address: Japan, 〒107-0052 Tokyo, Minato 赤坂３丁目１４−３ 渡林赤坂ビル2F About: Japan Times food critic Melinda Joe referred to Code Name Mixology bartender Shuzo Nagumo as “the Willy Wonka of extraordinary cocktails” – and with good reason: Nowhere else in the world can you taste the likes of his blue cheese or smoked chocolate martinis, and his house-infused foie gras vodka. They do have a menu, but the best thing to do is tell the bartender what flavors you like and have him or her mix up a custom cocktail. The second-floor location in Akasaka can be challenging to find, but the lighting is romantic and the dark wood welcoming. Code Name Mixology will be closed from 12/29 to 1/3. Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday 6PM-2AM Tuesday 6PM-2AM Wednesday 6PM-2AM Thursday 6PM-2AM Friday 6PM-2AM Saturday 6PM-2AM Phone number: +81 3-6459-1129 Website: http://r.goope.jp/spirits-sharing/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/codename-mixology-%E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA Day 2, Wednesday July 06, 2016

1: Coffee and Shopping at Cafe Kitsune (Cafe) Address: 3 Chome-15-9 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan 港区 About: Cafe Kitsune is a hipper-than-hip cafe with a clean modern Japanese aesthetic. The cafe is surrounded by a garden and also features clothing from French fashion house Maison Kitsune. The coffee here is excellent, as are the French sandwiches. There always tends to be a line here, but it's worth it. Try the kitsune orange - a cappuccino with a drop of Cointreau. The baristas here were trained by Mister Kunitomo Eiichi, founder of the esteemed Omotesando Koffee. Opening hours Sunday 9AM-8PM Monday 9AM-8PM Tuesday 9AM-8PM Wednesday 9AM-8PM Thursday 9AM-8PM Friday 9AM-8PM Saturday 9AM-8PM Phone number: 03-5786-4842 Website: http://kitsune.fr/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%82%AB%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7-%E3%82%AD%E3%83%84%E3%83%8D- %E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066451-d7195174-Reviews-Cafe_Kitsune- Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

2: Shop at Loveless Aoyama (Shopping) Address: Japan, 〒107-0062 Tōkyō-to, Minato-ku, Minamiaoyama, 3 Chome−17, Ａｏ, 東京都港区南青山３丁目１７ −１１ 渋谷区 150-0034 About: Quite possibly the coolest store we've ever seen. Head downstairs from the Goyard store for the most amazing men's clothing shop - the store opens into a huge underground space with vaulted ceilings and a chandelier. Upstairs from the Goyard store, you'll find the women's store. Super cool Japanese and international brands galore. The music playing is also bleeding edge hip. This is where we first heard Thievery Corporation's fantastic covers some 9 years ago. Note: There's also a sister store in Daikanyama. Opening hours Sunday 11AM-8PM Monday 11AM-8PM Tuesday 11AM-8PM Wednesday 11AM-8PM Thursday 11AM-8PM Friday 11AM-8PM Saturday 11AM-8PM Phone number: 03-3770-1991 Website: http://www.loveless-shop.jp/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%83%A9%E3%83%96%E3%83%AC%E3%82%B9- %E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066451-d2152056-Reviews-Loveless_Aoyama- Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

3: Tea at Aoyama Flower Market - DUPLICATE (Cafe) Address: Japan, 〒107-0062 Tokyo, Minato, Minamiaoyama, 5 Chome−1−2, 青山エリービル1F About: This combination teahouse and flower market is a perfect refuge in Tokyo with its beautiful interior design. Sip on a selection of house teas, while enjoying a light lunch. The menu features salads, sandwiches, and desserts. Typically a 10-30 minute wait, even on weekdays. Opening hours Sunday 11AM-7PM Monday 11AM-8PM Tuesday 11AM-8PM Wednesday 11AM-8PM Thursday 11AM-8PM Friday 11AM-8PM Saturday 11AM-8PM Phone number: +81 3-3400-0887 Website: http://www.afm-teahouse.com/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E9%9D%92%E5%B1%B1%E3%83%95%E3%83%A9%E3%83%AF%E3%83%BC%E3%83 %9E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%83%E3%83%88- %E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8F%E3%82%A6%E3%82%B9-%E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA-2 http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066456-d2496563-Reviews-Aoyama_Flower_Market_Tea_House- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

4: Explore the Food Stalls at [Commune] (Restaurant) Address: 3 Chome-13 Minamiaoyama, Minato, Tokyo, Japan About: There was much despair in the air when the bundle of food stalls, shacks, caravans and shops known as 246 Common closed down in May 2014, so much so that a new permanent outpost called Commune 2nd. Then, in 2019, the space was reborn again as just "Commune." Here, you'll find local creatives hanging out in an area with food stalls and restaurants including a place selling fancy potato fries, a fish shack called Fish Coop, vegan food stand Cori, and Dote Cafe, a stall selling vegan dishes with a Hawaiian bent. More than just an outdoor food market, Commune 246 is also a new kind of community space that locals use as an office, gig venue, or hangout. You can find a seat under one of the plastic geodesic domes or inside the huge festival tent area if the weather’s inclement. Take note that many of the food stalls start shutting down mid-evening if they feel like it. There's also a retrofitted RV called "Caravan Tokyo" that you can rent on AirBnB for a few nights . Note that hours may vary by stall. Opening hours Sunday 10AM-5PM Monday 10AM-5PM Tuesday 10AM-5PM Wednesday 10AM-5PM Thursday 10AM-5PM Friday 10AM-5PM Saturday 10AM-5PM Phone number: +81 3-5459-3362 Website: http://commune246.com/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%82%B3%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3246- %E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com./Restaurant_Review-g1066451-d8600601-Reviews-Commune_246- Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

5: Takoyaki (Fried Octopus in Dough) at Waratako (Formerly Daihachi Takohanamaru) (Restaurant) Address: 3, 5 Chome-11 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan About: If you need some sustenance during a hard day of shopping, head to this popular shop on Cat Street for one of the staples of Japanese street food - takoyaki - octopus in dough, fried into delicate little balls and served with bonito flakes and Japanese mayo. Waratako was formerly known as Daihachi Takohanamaru. Opening hours Sunday 11AM-8PM Monday 11AM-8PM Tuesday 11AM-8PM Wednesday Closed Thursday 11AM-8PM Friday 11AM-8PM Saturday 11AM-8PM Phone number: +81 3 3409 8787 Website: http://waratako.com/wp/shoplist/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E7%AC%AC%E5%85%AB%E8%9B%B8%E8%8F%AF%E4%B8%B8- %E5%8E%9F%E5%AE%BF%E8%A1%A8%E5%8F%82%E9%81%93%E5%BA%97- %E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066451-d6051678-Reviews-Daihachi_Takohanamaru- Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

6: See the Mirrored Entrance to Tokyu Plaza (Shopping) Address: Japan, 〒150-0001 東京都渋谷区 神宮前４丁目３０−３ About: As you stroll through and Omotesando, stop by this shopping complex, which features stunning architecture, a public park, and a hall-of-mirrors-like entrance. You'll find stores ranging from American brands to local Tokyo shops like The Shel'tter Tokyo. Opening hours Sunday 11AM-8PM Monday 11AM-8PM Tuesday 11AM-8PM Wednesday 11AM-8PM Thursday 11AM-8PM Friday 11AM-8PM Saturday 11AM-8PM Phone number: +81 3-3497-0418 Website: http://www.tokyu-plaza.com/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E6%9D%B1%E6%80%A5%E3%83%97%E3%83%A9%E3%82%B6- %E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA-2 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066456-d2692818-Reviews-Tokyu_Plaza_Omotesando_Harajuku- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

7: Harajuku Fashion at Laforet Harajuku ラフォーレミュージアム原宿 (Shopping) Address: Japan, 〒150-0001 東京都渋谷区 神宮前１丁目１１−６ About: If you're into shopping and checking out the local Japanese Lolita girls, head to Laforet. Here, over 100 boutiques jostle for attention in the multi-storey Laforet mall, which has been the ground zero of Harajuku fashion – and a bastion of Lolita-style cutesiness – for over 30 years. Opening hours Sunday 11AM-9PM Monday 11AM-9PM Tuesday 11AM-9PM Wednesday 11AM-9PM Thursday 11AM-9PM Friday 11AM-9PM Saturday 11AM-9PM Phone number: +81 3-3475-3127 Website: http://www.lapnet.jp/space/lmh/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%83%A9%E3%83%95%E3%82%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AC%E5%8E%9F%E5%A E%BF-%E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066456-d2152054-Reviews-Laforet_Harajuku- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

8: Marion Crepes (マリオンクレープ) (Cafe) Address: Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, 渋谷区Jingumae, 1−6−15 About: Stopping by this iconic crepe shop that's been around since 1976 is a must when you're walking through Harajuku. Located in the heart of the trendy neighborhood of Harajuku, Marion serves up over 60 varieties of crepes. Point to a plastic replica of your desired flavor combination and watch as the real thing is made right before your eyes. Opening hours Sunday 10AM-8PM Monday 10:30AM-8PM Tuesday 10:30AM-8PM Wednesday 10:30AM-8PM Thursday 10:30AM-8PM Friday 10:30AM-8PM Saturday 10AM-8PM Phone number: 03-3401-7297 Website: http://www.marion.co.jp/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%83%9E%E3%83%AA%E3%82%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AC%E3%8 3%BC%E3%83%97-%E5%8E%9F%E5%AE%BF%E7%AB%B9%E4%B8%8B%E9%80%9A%E3%82%8A- %E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Restaurant_Review-g1066456-d1691984-Reviews- Marion_Crepes_Harajuku_Takeshita_Dori-Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

9: Explore Harajuku & Shop Along Takeshita Street (Activity) Address: Takeshita St, 1-chōme-6 Jingūmae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan About: Bursting with color and life, this famous shopping district is a hotbed of youth culture and full of affordable and quirky fashion shops, boutiques, department stores, and cozy alleyways. Made (extra) famous around the world by Gwen Stefani's "Harajuku Girls," it's here that you'll see all kinds of alternative fashions, particularly Lolita dresses. Be sure to check out the Laforet mall, ground zero for Lolita fashions. There are also many shops on Takeshita Dori and Omotesando. As you walk toward Omotesando, the streets become more modern and the shops more high-end. Opening hours Sunday 11AM-10PM Monday 11AM-9PM Tuesday 11AM-9PM Wednesday 11AM-9PM Thursday 11AM-9PM Friday 11AM-9PM Saturday 11AM-9PM Phone number: +81 3-3403-2525 Reviews https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066456-d1373790-Reviews-Takeshita_Street- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

10: Mouth-Watering Ramen at Afuri Harajuku (阿夫利) (Restaurant) Address: Japan, 〒151-0051 Tōkyō-to, Shibuya City, , 3-chōme−63−１ グランデフォレスタ原宿 About: Afuri is known for their yuzu shio and shoyu ramens. The broth is light and refreshing, while the yuzu base imparts a unique citrus flavor. The cha shu here is also excellent. The style of ramen here is called assari (light, non- fatty). Unlike most ramens you'll find in the US, this is one that you'll feel good eating regularly. Tip: While most of the ramens here are done with a chicken broth base, they also have a vegan ramen option. Opening hours Sunday 11AM-8PM Monday 11AM-8PM Tuesday 11AM-8PM Wednesday 11AM-8PM Thursday 11AM-8PM Friday 11AM-8PM Saturday 11AM-8PM Phone number: +81 3-6438-1910 Website: http://afuri.com/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/afuri-%E5%8E%9F%E5%AE%BF-%E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA-2 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066456-d6939050-Reviews-Afuri_Harajuku- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html 11: Visit Meiji Shrine (Activity) Address: 1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0052, Japan About: Dedicated to the late 19th-century emperor who opened Japan to the West, Tokyo's most famous Shinto shrine is wonderfully serene and austere. It's not colorful or flashy like other Asian places of worship, and is less of a tourist trap than Senso-ji, the big Buddhist temple across town in Asakusa. The 40-foot-high (12-meter) torii gate at the entrance to the 200-acre park is made of 1,500-year-old cypress, and there's a second one like it closer to the shrine itself. Stop at the cleansing station where you can dip into a communal water tank and purify your hands and mouth before offering up a prayer. You can write wishes on little pieces of paper and tie them onto the prayer wall, or do as the locals do — toss some yen into the offering box (it's near the enormous taiko drum), bow your head twice, clap twice, and bow once more. Admission to the shrine is free. Admission to the inner garden is 500 yen. Opening hours Sunday 9AM-4:30PM Monday 9AM-4:30PM Tuesday 9AM-4:30PM Wednesday 9AM-4:30PM Thursday 9AM-4:30PM Friday 9AM-4:30PM Saturday 9AM-4:30PM Phone number: +81 3-3379-5511 Website: http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E6%98%8E%E6%B2%BB%E7%A5%9E%E5%AE%AE- %E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066456-d1373780-Reviews-Meiji_Jingu_Shrine- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

12: Explore Park (Activity) Address: 2-1 Yoyogikamizonochō, Shibuya City, Tōkyō-to 151-0052, Japan About: On Sundays, visiting Harajuku is a must - it's the day of the week when different sub-cultures come here and express themselves through all kinds of interesting dress (Lolita goth punk is a popular theme). Just outside the entrance of Yoyogi Park, there's usually a group of Elvis impersonators hanging around and dancing. Definitely a sight to see. But, there's also more to it than that: "Just steps away from Yoyogi station is one eco-conscious musician’s idea of an urban oasis. Part eco-park, part shopping arcade, part lifestyle hub, Yoyogi Village is filled with shops, cafes and restaurants, all operated with thoughtful simplicity. Go there for a break from the frenzy that is Tokyo, to be inspired by the next generation of Japanese creatives, but also to get fed really really well. When visiting, have a pastry from pour-kur, the tiny on-site bakery, known for its house-made yeast. With your pastry in hand, explore the complex via the elevated wooden walkways." - Betty Liao's Journy Opening hours Sunday: Open 24 hours Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Phone number: +81 3-3469-6081 Website: http://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index039.html Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E4%BB%A3%E3%80%85%E6%9C%A8%E5%85%AC%E5%9C%92- %E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066456-d561514-Reviews-Yoyogi_Park- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

13: Explore Oku-Shibuya (Activity) Address: Japan, 〒151-0063 Tokyo, Shibuya, Tomigaya, 1 Chome−14−16, 1 階 About: Stroll through the cool area known as Oku-Shibuya (inner Shibuya), where you'll find a number of cute cafes, shops, and more. Among them is Nata de Christiano's - once you’ve tried an authentic Portuguese pastel de nata, there’s no going back – and the shop run by Yoyogi restaurant Cristiano’s does them better than anywhere else in town. Opening hours Sunday 10AM-7:30PM Monday 10AM-7:30PM Tuesday 10AM-7:30PM Wednesday 10AM-7:30PM Thursday 10AM-7:30PM Friday 10AM-7:30PM Saturday 10AM-7:30PM Phone number: +81 3-6804-9723 Website: http://www.cristianos.jp/nata/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%83%8A%E3%82%BF%E3%83%87%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B9%E3%83 %81%E3%82%A2%E3%83%8E-%E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066456-d7377227-Reviews-Nata_de_Cristiano- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

14: Craft Coffee or Cocktails at Fuglen Tokyo (Cafe) Address: Japan, 〒151-0063 Tokyo, Shibuya, 富ヶ谷1−16−11 渋谷区 About: Check out this beautiful all wood interior coffee shop from Oslo. Some of the best coffee in Tokyo is served here. This is where the Tokyo hipsters hang out. Try their open-faced sandwiches and their Kalita pour over. Fuglen is also a great place to check out at night as it's a coffee shop by day, and a bar at night. They serve excellent cocktails as well as a variety of Japanese microbrews. Fuglen's hours will be adjusted as follows for the New Year holiday: 12/31, 1/1: 8:00 AM~7:00 PM 1/2, 1/3: 8:00 AM~10:00 PM Opening hours Sunday 8AM-8PM Monday 8AM-8PM Tuesday 8AM-8PM Wednesday 8AM-8PM Thursday 8AM-8PM Friday 8AM-8PM Saturday 8AM-8PM Phone number: 03-3481-0884 Website: http://www.fuglen.no/japanese/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%83%95%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E3%82%A6%E3%82 %AD%E3%83%A7%E3%82%A6-%E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066456-d6406729-Reviews-Fuglen_Tokyo- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

15: See Crazy Japanese Fashions at Shibuya 109 (Shopping) Address: Japan, 〒150-0043 Tōkyō-to, Shibuya-ku, Dōgenzaka, 2 Chome−29−1, SHIBUYA 109 About: Shibuya 109 has been the fashion mecca in Tokyo for the last 30 years and a destination for teens in search of the latest trends. Take a walk-through to check out the crazy Japanese fashions and accessories. If you're here to buy clothes or shoes though, keep in mind that sizing is extremely limited (shoes, for instance, come in just XS, S, M, L sizes - an M is about a 6.5-7 US, L is about a 7.5-8). Also check out the men's shop across the street. Opening hours Sunday 10AM-9PM Monday 10AM-9PM Tuesday 10AM-9PM Wednesday 10AM-9PM Thursday 10AM-9PM Friday 10AM-9PM Saturday 10AM-9PM Phone number: +81 3-3477-5111 Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%81%9F%E3%81%8B%E3%82%89%E3%82%84- %E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7109%E5%BA%97-%E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Attraction_Review-g1066456-d1896778-Reviews-Shibuya_109- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html 16: Explore Shibuya Mark City Food Court (Activity) Address: 1 Chome-12 Dōgenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tōkyō-to 150-0043, Japan 150-8319 About: The basement of Shibuya Mark City houses Toyoko Norengai - an indoor food court with over 100 different food stalls, restaurants, and shops. Opening hours Sunday 10AM-9PM Monday 10AM-9PM Tuesday 10AM-9PM Wednesday 10AM-9PM Thursday 10AM-9PM Friday 10AM-9PM Saturday 10AM-9PM Phone number: +81 3 3780 6503 Website: http://www.s-markcity.co.jp Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B7%E3%8 3%86%E3%82%A3-%E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Attraction_Review-g1066456-d1954252-Reviews-Shibuya_Mark_City- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

17: Artisan Coffee at Satei Hato (茶亭羽當) (Cafe) Address: Japan, 〒150-0002 Tokyo, Shibuya, 渋谷１丁目１５−１９ About: Satei Hato is lovingly detailed by James Freemen, founder of the famous Blue Bottle Coffee in their first book, and for very good reason. A visit here is a trip back in time. Enjoy the aged coffee while listening to classical music on the stereo and watching your barista lovingly prepare your drink (many pour-overs take 20 minutes to prepare, but are worth the wait). Enjoy the civilized serenity of Satei Hato while in this part of Tokyo. Satei Hateo will be closed on 1/1 and open until 5PM on 12/31. They'll also close around 9PM on 1/2 and 1/3. Opening hours Sunday 11AM-11:30PM Monday 11AM-11:30PM Tuesday 11AM-11:30PM Wednesday 11AM-11:30PM Thursday 11AM-11:30PM Friday 11AM-11:30PM Saturday 11AM-11:30PM Phone number: +81 3-3400-9088 Reviews http://www.yelp.co.jp/biz/%E8%8C%B6%E4%BA%AD-%E7%BE%BD%E7%95%B6- %E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066456-d1689652-Reviews-Hato- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

18: Explore and See the Famous Shibuya Crossing (Activity) Address: Japan, 〒150-0002 東京都渋谷区 渋谷 About: The famous Tokyo crossing made famous by "Lost in Translation." Walk across the intersection when all pedestrian lights turn green at the same time and take in the organized chaos. Shibuya is one of Tokyo's trendiest neighborhoods, full of young Japanese and creatives. The area has tons of cool shops, restaurants, and bars. Opening hours Sunday 12AM-12AM Monday 12AM-12AM Tuesday 12AM-12AM Wednesday 12AM-12AM Thursday 12AM-12AM Friday 12AM-12AM Saturday 12AM-12AM Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E9%A7%85%E5%89%8D%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%83 %A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%96%E3%83%AB%E4%BA%A4%E5%B7%AE%E7%82%B9- %E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066456-d4403399-Reviews-Shibuya_Pedestrian_Scramble- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

19: Drinks in Tiny Bars at Drunkard's Alley, Nonbei Yokocho (のんべい横丁) (Night Time) Address: 1 Chome-25 Shibuya, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0002, Japan About: For a more authentically Japanese watering hole, come to Drunkard's Alley, which lies down an innocuous passage a stone’s throw from Shibuya Crossing that at first glance seems to go nowhere. In reality, the small pathway serves as a portal to another realm: a pristine lantern-lined example of pre-war Tokyo. At it’s terminus it branches into two parallel alleys, maybe two meters wide each, packed with tiny eateries, bars, and izakaya. Opening hours Sunday: Open 24 hours Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Phone number: +81 3 3409 8773 Website: http://nonbei.tokyo/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%81%AE%E3%82%93%E3%81%B9%E3%81%84%E6%A8%AA%E4%B8%81- %E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066456-d15872248-Reviews-Shibuya_Nonbei_Yokocho- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

20: Legendary Tonkatsu at Maisen Shibuya (6F Hikarie Building) (Restaurant) Address: Japan, 〒150-0002 Tōkyō-to, Shibuya City, Shibuya, 2-chōme−21−１ 渋谷ヒカリエ6F About: "The tonkatsu from Maisen is hands down one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. The coating is light, but super crispy; the pork is perfectly marbled, so every bite almost melts in your mouth. You’re going to have to queue for this place, but it’s worth it." - Betty Liao, blogger and Journy expert Opening hours Sunday 11AM-10PM Monday 11AM-10PM Tuesday 11AM-10PM Wednesday 11AM-10PM Thursday 11AM-10PM Friday 11AM-10PM Saturday 11AM-10PM Phone number: +81 3-3486-2365 Website: http://mai-sen.com/restaurant/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%81%A8%E3%82%93%E3%81%8B%E3%81%A4- %E3%81%BE%E3%81%84%E6%B3%89- %E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E3%83%92%E3%82%AB%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A8%E5%BA%97- %E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066456-d8685736-Reviews-Tonkatsu_Maisen_Shibuya_Hikarie- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

21: Seasonal Cocktails at Ishinohana (Night Time) Address: Japan, 〒150-0002 東京都渋谷区 渋谷3-6-2 第2矢木ビル B1 About: Shibuya’s answer to the high-end bars of , Ishinohana serves seasonal cocktails by award-winning bartender Shinobu Ishigaki. The Japanese are known for their cocktail skills and obsession with every detail; that's exactly what you'll find here at Ishinohana. The libations here are on the pricier side, but you can expect a wide array of fresh fruit and vegetables used in creative and distinctive ways. Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday 6PM-2AM Tuesday 6PM-2AM Wednesday 6PM-2AM Thursday 6PM-2AM Friday 6PM-2AM Saturday 6PM-2AM Phone number: +81 3-5485-8405 Website: http://ishinohana.com/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E7%9F%B3%E3%81%AE%E8%8F%AF-%E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066456-d6702753-Reviews-Ishinohana- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

22: Legendary Jazz at Blue Note Tokyo (Restaurant) Address: 6-chōme-3-１６ Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tōkyō-to 107-0062, Japan About: Tokyo's legendary Jazz club. Part of the international Blue Note chain, this jazz joint gets a high-end spin in Tokyo, where it is well-supported by the local music industry. Enjoy jazz, latin, world, and soul music here while sitting at communal cocktail tables. Opening hours Sunday 3:30PM-11PM Monday 5PM-12AM Tuesday 5PM-12AM Wednesday 5PM-12AM Thursday 5PM-12AM Friday 5PM-12AM Saturday 3:30PM-11PM Phone number: +81 3-5485-0088 Website: http://www.bluenote.co.jp/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%83%96%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E6%9 D%B1%E4%BA%AC-%E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA-2 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066451-d1663333-Reviews-Blue_Note_Tokyo- Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

23: Rest Up at the Aman Tokyo (Lodging) Address: Japan, 〒100-0004 Tokyo, Chiyoda, 大手町1-5-6 About: The hotel: Set in top 6 floors of a sleek, modern high-rise, this luxury hotel is an 8-minute walk from the bustling Tokyo Station, and 3 km from the landmark Tsukiji Market With floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping city views, the elegant rooms, decorated in stone, wood and paper screens, feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, deep soaking tubs and minibars. Suites add living rooms and wine cellars The spa: Drawing on traditional natural remedies and the principles of balancing mind and body, Aman Spa offers an integrated approach to wellbeing. Several Spa treatment rooms are complemented by large Japanese-style hot baths and steam rooms, a 30-metre heated pool with city views, a fitness centre equipped with the latest cardiovascular and weight training machinery, as well as a dedicated yoga and Pilates studio. Their minute seasonal journey starts off with a foot bath comprised of hot water, sake koji paste, and Japanese sea salt followed by a body wrap made of Japanese rice bran, clay, yuzu (a citrus fruit packed with skin-brightening vitamin C), ginger, and pine essential oils. You can choose a 90 minute or 60 minute massage with this option. At 46,000 yen, it's certainly pricey, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a spa treatment this luxurious anywhere but here. Opening hours Sunday: Open 24 hours Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Phone number: +81 3-5224-3333 Website: https://www.aman.com/resorts/aman-tokyo Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC- %E5%8D%83%E4%BB%A3%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1066443-d7371377-Reviews-Aman_Tokyo- Chiyoda_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html Day 3, Thursday July 07, 2016

1: Contemporary American Breakfast Classics in a Bright, Modern Dining Space at Ivy Place (Restaurant) Address: 16-15 Sarugakuchō, Shibuya-ku, Tōkyō-to 150-0033, Japan About: Located on the upscale T-Site complex, Ivy Place is a casual-contemporary American restaurant in Daikanyama where you’ll find breakfast classics like pancakes and scrambled eggs, along with free coffee refills. Grab a seat on the patio facing Tsutaya Books if the weather’s good. If you go later in the day, they serve flatbread pizzas, seafood linguini, and locally raised beef, which tastes great with a glass of house-brewed TY Harbor beer. Last order for breakfast is 10:45AM. Opening hours Sunday 7AM-11PM Monday 7AM-11PM Tuesday 7AM-11PM Wednesday 7AM-11PM Thursday 7AM-11PM Friday 7AM-11PM Saturday 7AM-11PM Phone number: +81 3-6415-3232 Website: https://www.tysons.jp/ivyplace/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/ivy-place-%E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066456-d2440111-Reviews-Ivy_Place- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

2: Browse the Selection at Tsutaya Books (Shopping) Address: Japan, 〒150-0033 東京都渋谷区 猿楽町17-5 About: "This isn't your typical bookstore. There's lots of architectural elements of wood, glass, and angles that make it incredibly photogenic. The store itself is set up so there's 3 buildings with glass hallways that connect them. The second floor is a cafe and bar and it's hard to describe because we don't really have an equivalent to this in New York. The Library at the Nomad perhaps comes the closest. In the middle of the afternoon at this bookstore, I sat in a big comfy leather sofa and had 3 martinis and espressos." - Chris Jaeckle, Chef + Owner of All'Onda NYC for Journy Tsutaya Books will have shortened hours from 12/31 to 1/3 during the New Year holiday. Opening hours Sunday 9AM-8PM Monday 9AM-8PM Tuesday 9AM-8PM Wednesday 9AM-8PM Thursday 9AM-8PM Friday 9AM-8PM Saturday 9AM-8PM Phone number: +81 3-3770-2525 Website: http://tsite.jp/daikanyama/news/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E4%BB%A3%E5%AE%98%E5%B1%B1- %E8%94%A6%E5%B1%8B%E6%9B%B8%E5%BA%97-%E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066456-d7372411-Reviews-Daikanyama_T_Site- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

3: On Trend Clothes in Mid-Century Home at Journey (Shopping) Address: Japan, 〒150-0033 Tōkyō-to, Shibuya-ku, Sarugakuchō, 20, 猿楽町２０-１０ About: A hip shop in a renovated early 20th-century house stocking imported fashion basics and accessories mostly from the U.S., Journey pays homage to Daikanyama’s past. The front window serves as a mini-gallery displaying old photos of the neighborhood, expressing their concept: “life is a journey towards the guiding light.” Besides their signature brand, they carry designs by Blue Blue Japan, Gaijin Made, and Hollywood Ranch Market. Journey will close at 6PM on 12/31 and reopen on 1/2 with shortened hours. Opening hours Sunday 11:30AM-8:30PM Monday 11:30AM-8PM Tuesday 11:30AM-8PM Wednesday 11:30AM-8PM Thursday 11:30AM-8PM Friday 11:30AM-8PM Saturday 11:30AM-8:30PM Phone number: +81 3 3461 8506 Website: http://www.hrm.co.jp/journey/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8B%E3%83%BC- %E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1066444-d7002462-Reviews-HOTEL_UNIZO_Ginza_itchome- Chuo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

4: Yemenis and Japanese coffee culture collide at Mocha Coffee (Cafe) Address: Japan, 〒150-0033 Tōkyō-to, Shibuya-ku, Sarugakuchō, 25 猿楽町２５−１ エディ代官山 1F About: Owner Hussein Ahmed imports beans from his native Yemen, and his cafe – which he runs together with his Japanese wife – doesn't sell coffee from anywhere else. The shop occupies a narrow, glass-sided space that feels like a glorified greenhouse, with a counter flanked by a few tables. There are four varieties of Yemen mocha coffee on offer: Ibbi, Ismaili, Anisi and Ibbi Mt. Somarah (the latter cultivated at an elevation of 2,800 metres, and costing a princely ¥1,200 per cup). We order a cup of Ismaili, said to be the most traditional of Yemeni coffees, and it's a punchy brew, bursting with fruity and winey flavours. Other drinks feel wimpy compared to this stuff. - Time Out Tokyo Opening hours Sunday 12PM-7PM Monday Closed Tuesday 12PM-7PM Wednesday 12PM-7PM Thursday 12PM-7PM Friday 12PM-7PM Saturday 12PM-7PM Phone number: +81 3-6427-8285 Website: http://www.mochacoffee.jp/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%83%A2%E3%82%AB%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%92%E3%83%BC- %E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA-2 https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g1066456-d4086445-Reviews-Mocha_Coffee- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

5: Explore Daikanyama, Tokyo's Charming Brooklyn-esque Neighborhood (Activity) Address: 19-4 Daikanyamachō, Shibuya City, Tōkyō-to 150-0034, Japan About: Located on the western edge of Shibuya, Daikanyama is a trendy popular neighborhood with maze-like streets filled with unique boutiques, open-air cafes, and more. It's a residential area that's slower-paced and quieter than the neighboring Shibuya, which also means there are fewer tourists and more locals. Spend an afternoon wandering the streets here and find a cafe to sit and people watch. Opening hours Sunday 7AM-2AM Monday 7AM-2AM Tuesday 7AM-2AM Wednesday 7AM-2AM Thursday 7AM-2AM Friday 7AM-2AM Saturday 7AM-2AM Phone number: +81 3-3713-0792 Website: https://www.tokyu.co.jp/railway/station/info/Pid=2.html Reviews https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g14134839-Daikanyama_Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto- Vacations.html

6: Shop for Unique Souvenirs at Bonjour Records (ボンジュールレコード) (Shopping) Address: Japan, 〒150-0033 Tōkyō-to, Shibuya-ku, Sarugakuchō, 24 ボンジュールレコード About: Bonjour Records is a sharply curated record store that also sells clever clothing items from Maison Kitsune and Mr. Gentleman. Check out their website for frequent events like the upcoming Ponytale Magazine store pop-up. The store will be closed on 12/31 and 1/1. Opening hours Sunday 11AM-7PM Monday 11AM-8PM Tuesday 11AM-8PM Wednesday 11AM-8PM Thursday 11AM-8PM Friday 11AM-8PM Saturday 11AM-8PM Phone number: +81 3 5458 6020 Website: http://www.bonjour.jp Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%83%9C%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB- %E3%83%AC%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89-%E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA

7: Visit Historic Kyu Asakura House (Activity) Address: Japan, 〒150-0033 Tōkyō-to, Shibuya-ku, Sarugakuchō, 29, 猿楽町２９−２０ About: Nestled among the high-end boutiques of Daikanyama, the Kyu Asakura House is a beautifully preserved wooden mansion showcasing classical Japanese architecture and painstakingly manicured gardens. When you need a shopping break, its moss gardens, bonsai, and eleven gorgeously restored rooms are the perfect place to rejuvenate. It’s just a five-minute walk from Daikanyama Station, and it only costs 100 yen to get in. Kyu Asakura House will be closed from 12/29 to 1/3 for the New Year holiday. Opening hours Sunday 10AM-4:30PM Monday Closed Tuesday 10AM-4:30PM Wednesday 10AM-4:30PM Thursday 10AM-4:30PM Friday 10AM-4:30PM Saturday 10AM-4:30PM Phone number: +81 3-3476-1021 Website: https://www.city.shibuya.tokyo.jp/est/asakura.html Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E6%97%A7%E6%9C%9D%E5%80%89%E5%AE%B6%E4%BD%8F%E5%AE%85- %E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA-2 https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Attraction_Review-g1066456-d6696761-Reviews-Old_Asakura_family_House- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

8: Pies from Tokyo's Award Winning Pizzaiolo at Pizzeria e Trattoria da ISA (Restaurant) Address: Japan, 〒153-0042 Tōkyō-to, -ku, 目黒区Aobadai, 1 Chome−１−２８−９ About: Da Isa is a pizzeria where people from all over Tokyo line up for pizzaoilo Hisanori Yamamoto’s award-winning pies. Yamamoto earned a series of trophies in Naples before opening up this buzzy, slightly scruffy shop that blends Italian tradition and Japanese creativity. The classic margherita is pitch-perfect, but if you’re in the mood to experiment, try creative pizzas like the Shiori (with mozzarella, prawns in their shells, tomato, arugula, and parmigiano). Lunchtime pizzas cost just 1000 yen, 900 if you take them to go. Opening hours Sunday 11:30AM-2PM, 5:30PM-10:30PM Monday Closed Tuesday 11:30AM-2PM, 5:30PM-10:30PM Wednesday 11:30AM-2PM, 5:30PM-10:30PM Thursday 11:30AM-2PM, 5:30PM-10:30PM Friday 11:30AM-2PM, 5:30PM-10:30PM Saturday 11:30AM-2PM, 5:30PM-10:30PM Phone number: +81 3-5768-3739 Website: http://www.da-isa.jp/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%83%94%E3%83%83%E3%83%84%E3%82%A7%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2- %E3%82%A8-%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2-%E3%83%80- %E3%82%A4%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B5-%E7%9B%AE%E9%BB%92%E5%8C%BA-2 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066450-d2022624-Reviews-Pizzeria_e_trattoria_da_ISA- Meguro_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

9: Shop at the Funky Hollywood Ranch Market (ハリウッドランチマーケット) (Shopping) Address: Japan, 〒150-0033 Tokyo, Shibuya, Sarugakucho, 28−17, 須田ハイム 渋谷区 About: Leading the Japanese casual fashion scene since the 1980s, Hollywood Ranch is a flea market crammed into a funky storefront in Daikanyama. Look for men's and ladies T-shirts, denim, and hats, including eco-friendly items made with recycled materials and organic cotton. Despite the tight squeeze, it’s just as much fun to browse here as in a big shop. Hollywood Ranch Market will close early at 6PM on 12/31 and be closed on 1/1. Opening hours Sunday 11AM-8:30PM Monday 11AM-8:30PM Tuesday 11AM-8:30PM Wednesday 11AM-8:30PM Thursday 11AM-8:30PM Friday 11AM-8:30PM Saturday 11AM-8:30PM Phone number: +81 3-3463-5668 Website: http://www.hrm.co.jp Reviews http://www.yelp.co.jp/biz/%E3%83%8F%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A6%E3%83%83%E3%83%89%E3%83%A9%E3%83 %B3%E3%83%81%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%83%E3%83%88- %E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA

10: Baked Goods at Matsunosuke NY (Restaurant) Address: Japan, 〒150-0033 Tokyo, Shibuya, 猿楽町29-9 About: Matsunosuke NY serves up baked goods and confections—you guessed it—New York City style. While famous for their NY Cheesecake and four types of apple pie, you really can’t go wrong satiating your sweet tooth with any offering at this cafeteria style bakery. Opening hours Sunday 9AM-7PM Monday Closed Tuesday 9AM-7PM Wednesday 9AM-7PM Thursday 9AM-7PM Friday 9AM-7PM Saturday 9AM-7PM Phone number: +81 3-5728-3868 Website: http://www.matsunosukepie.com Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E6%9D%BE%E4%B9%8B%E5%8A%A9-new-york- %E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066456-d1688642-Reviews-MATSUNOSUKE_New_York- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

11: Rooftop Coffee at Saturdays NYC (Cafe) Address: 青葉台1丁目5-2 目黒区 153-0042 About: A recreation of the original Saturdays Surf Shop in Soho, this is a great shop to check out and grab a coffee at their in-store espresso bar before heading out to the wood-decked balcony. Opening hours Sunday 9AM-8PM Monday 9AM-8PM Tuesday 9AM-8PM Wednesday 9AM-8PM Thursday 9AM-8PM Friday 9AM-8PM Saturday 9AM-8PM Phone number: 03-5459-5033 Website: http://www.saturdaysnyc.com/location/tokyo Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/saturdays-surf-nyc-%E7%9B%AE%E9%BB%92%E5%8C%BA

12: Japanese Tea Experience at Sakurai (Restaurant) Address: Japan, 〒107-0062 Tōkyō-to, Minato City, 港区Minamiaoyama, 5-chōme−6−２３ スパイラルビル5F About: Sakurai is far from your average teahouse in more ways than one. For starters, tea master Shinya Sakurai studied tea for 14 years in addition to spending time learning about wagashi (Japanese sweets) at the famous Tokyo sweets shop Higashiya. The drinks and sweets he concocts reflect his high level of skill in both realms. The lovely cafe is inspired by the concept of tea as medicine, which means you can grab a seat at the counter and watch Shinya work his healing magic. He makes infusions galore from green tea varieties that differ in strength, flavor, and acidity—which are truly brilliant when paired with liquor, fresh herbs, citrus, and more. We recommend springing for one of the tea tasting courses to experience the full breadth of what Sakurai has to offer. Reservations recommended, as the teahouse only has 8 counter seats. Opening hours Sunday 11AM-8PM Monday 11AM-11PM Tuesday 11AM-11PM Wednesday 11AM-11PM Thursday 11AM-11PM Friday 11AM-11PM Saturday 11AM-8PM Phone number: +81 3-6451-1539 Website: http://www.sakurai-tea.jp/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E6%AB%BB%E4%BA%95%E7%84%99%E8%8C%B6%E7%A0%94%E7%A9%B6%E6% 89%80-%E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA-2 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066451-d11689654-Reviews-Sakurai_Tea_Experience- Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

13: See the view of Tokyo & Mt. Fuji from atop View (Activity) Address: Japan, 〒106-0032 東京都港区 六本木６丁目１０−１ About: Be a tourist and see a view of all of Tokyo from the top of Hills. Tickets are 1800 yen, but can be purchased in advance at any convenience store for 1500 yen. Opening hours Sunday 10AM-8PM Monday 10AM-8PM Tuesday 10AM-8PM Wednesday 10AM-8PM Thursday 10AM-8PM Friday 10AM-8PM Saturday 10AM-8PM Phone number: +81 3-6406-6652 Website: http://www.roppongihills.com/tcv/jp/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E3%82%B7%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%93%E3%83 %A5%E3%83%BC-%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AB%E3%82%A4%E3%83%87%E3%83%83%E3%82%AD- %E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066451-d315480-Reviews- Tokyo_City_View_Observation_Deck_Roppongihills-Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kant.html

14: Visit the 52nd Floor Mori Art Museum (Activity) Address: Japan, 〒106-6153 Tokyo, Minato 六本木6−10−1 六本木ヒルズ森タワー 53F About: Founded by real estate developer Minoru Mori, the Mori Art Museum is a contemporary art space in the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower committed to exhibiting a wide range of cutting-edge visual art, architecture, and design, along with the best in modern Japanese and Asian art. Their extensive range of public programs – including symposia, lectures, artist talks, and community outreach – is designed to nurture the connection between art and life. Admission is 1600 yen. Check out their exhibition schedule on their website. Opening hours Sunday 10AM-9:30PM Monday 10AM-9:30PM Tuesday 10AM-4:30PM Wednesday 10AM-9:30PM Thursday 10AM-9:30PM Friday 10AM-9:30PM Saturday 10AM-9:30PM Phone number: +81 3-5777-8600 Website: http://www.mori.art.museum/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E6%A3%AE%E7%BE%8E%E8%A1%93%E9%A4%A8-%E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066451-d307642-Reviews-Mori_Art_Museum- Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

15: Cocktail Tasting Menu at Gen Yamamoto (Reservations Only Accepted Directly From Guest) (Night Time) Address: Japan, 〒106-0045 Tōkyō-to, Minato-ku, Azabujūban, 1 Chome−6−４ アニバーサリービル1F About: Gen Yamamoto is an 8-seat counter bar that creates bespoke cocktails and features a cocktail tasting menu with a progression of flavors created from carefully selected and seasonal local fresh produce. They take "shiki" (Japanese seasonality) seriously here. A 4 cocktail tasting menu is 4,500 yen, 6 cocktails for 6,500 yen. There is also a cover charge of 1,000 yen per person. Gen now only takes reservations directly from the guest by phone 7 days in advance. You can also try emailing in advance to reserve - [email protected]. Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday 3PM-11PM Wednesday 3PM-11PM Thursday 3PM-11PM Friday 3PM-11PM Saturday 3PM-11PM Phone number: +81 3-6434-0652 Website: http://www.genyamamoto.jp/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/gen-yamamoto-%E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066451-d4066967-Reviews-Gen_Yamamoto- Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

16: Visit 21_21 Design Sight Design Museum (Activity) Address: Japan, 〒107-6290 東京都港区 赤坂9-7-6 東京ミッドタウン・ガーデン内 About: A collaboration between Tadao Ando and Yohji Yamamoto, this design museum is a must-visit for creatives and architecture lovers. The museum features interactive and fun design exhibits, but it's worth visiting just to wander the grounds and appreciate the building itself. Opening hours Sunday 10AM-7PM Monday 10AM-7PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10AM-7PM Thursday 10AM-7PM Friday 10AM-7PM Saturday 10AM-7PM Phone number: +81 3-3475-2121 Website: http://www.2121designsight.jp/ Reviews http://www.yelp.co.jp/biz/21-21- %E3%83%87%E3%82%B6%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B5%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88- %E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066451-d1879897-Reviews-21_21_DESIGN_SIGHT- Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

17: Rest Up at the Aman Tokyo (Lodging) Address: Japan, 〒100-0004 Tokyo, Chiyoda, 大手町1-5-6 About: The hotel: Set in top 6 floors of a sleek, modern high-rise, this luxury hotel is an 8-minute walk from the bustling Tokyo Station, and 3 km from the landmark Tsukiji Market With floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping city views, the elegant rooms, decorated in stone, wood and paper screens, feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, deep soaking tubs and minibars. Suites add living rooms and wine cellars The spa: Drawing on traditional natural remedies and the principles of balancing mind and body, Aman Spa offers an integrated approach to wellbeing. Several Spa treatment rooms are complemented by large Japanese-style hot baths and steam rooms, a 30-metre heated pool with city views, a fitness centre equipped with the latest cardiovascular and weight training machinery, as well as a dedicated yoga and Pilates studio. Their minute seasonal journey starts off with a foot bath comprised of hot water, sake koji paste, and Japanese sea salt followed by a body wrap made of Japanese rice bran, clay, yuzu (a citrus fruit packed with skin-brightening vitamin C), ginger, and pine essential oils. You can choose a 90 minute or 60 minute massage with this option. At 46,000 yen, it's certainly pricey, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a spa treatment this luxurious anywhere but here. Opening hours Sunday: Open 24 hours Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Phone number: +81 3-5224-3333 Website: https://www.aman.com/resorts/aman-tokyo Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC- %E5%8D%83%E4%BB%A3%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1066443-d7371377-Reviews-Aman_Tokyo- Chiyoda_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

18: Sushi Where Sushi Chefs Go at Sushi-Sho (Restaurant) Reservation: Reservation on Thu 7/07/16 at 9:00 PM for 2 Address: Japan, 〒160-0004 Tokyo, , , 1−11, 陽臨堂ビル1F About: If you are in the mood to do a sushi omakase, this is the place. This is where all the famed sushi chefs go when they want to eat sushi. The place specializes in aged fish and is ranked the #5 best sushi place by Japanese users of Tabelog (Japan's Yelp). The omakase will run you 20,000 yen. A lunch reservation is also highly recommended, when you'll hopefully be able to snag a bara chirashi (fish and rice bowl), of which Sushi Sho only serves 20. Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday 11:30AM-1:30PM, 6PM-11PM Tuesday 6PM-11PM Wednesday 11:30AM-1:30PM, 6PM-11PM Thursday 6PM-11PM Friday 11:30AM-1:30PM, 6PM-11PM Saturday 6PM-11PM Phone number: +81 3-3351-6387 Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%81%99%E3%81%97%E5%8C%A0- %E6%96%B0%E5%AE%BF%E5%8C%BA?osq=Sushi-Sho http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066457-d1686646-Reviews-Sushisho_Hanayayohei- Shinjuku_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

19: Cocktails at Classic Speakeasy Bar High Five (Night Time) Address: Japan, 〒104-0061 Tōkyō-to, Chuo City, Ginza, 5-chōme−4−１５ Ginza5 Bldg, B1F, Efflore About: "Anyone who's ever lost themselves in the pages of a Murakami novel will have dreamed of this: a classic, low- lit Tokyo bar full of cool characters, dreamy background jazz and superbly skilled bar tenders. High Five is all that and more, an understated yet memorable space perched four floors up with views over the Ginza railway tracks. Cocktail- making is elevated to an art form here; the drinks are mixed with care and precision and head bartender Hidetsugo is one of the top men in his field. His cocktails are creative and unexpected in their flavours, (ask for the Bamboo and you'll see what we mean). The bar is tiny but this intimacy is part of its appeal and it allows you to study a master at work: blending, pouring, and even sometimes checking the temperature with a thermometer judging every element as he goes. Every aspect of the experience has been taken into account, includes the snacks you are served as you take your seat at the bar and wait for the show to begin." -- World's Best Bars Note that last entry is 11:30PM, last order is 12:15PM, and the bar closes at 1AM. There's a cover charge of 1,000 yen per person. Bar High Five asks that patrons respect a few rules, including: 1. No parties larger than 4 people. 2. Wait to be seated. 3. One drink order per person. 4. No photography without permission. Bar High Five will be closed on January 1, and from January 5 through 11. Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday 5PM-11:30PM Tuesday 5PM-11:30PM Wednesday 5PM-11:30PM Thursday 5PM-11:30PM Friday 5PM-11:30PM Saturday 5PM-11:30PM Phone number: +81 3-3571-5815 Website: http://www.barhighfive.com/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/bar-high-five-%E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066444-d7399064-Reviews-Bar_High_Five- Chuo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html Day 4, Friday July 08, 2016

1: Serious Coffee at Bear Pond Espresso (Read Before You Visit) (Cafe) Address: 2-chōme-36-12 Kitazawa, City, Tōkyō-to 155-0031, Japan About: This little coffee shop has developed quite a reputation from the staff's attitudes, but serious coffee lovers will realize that it's all in the name of making sure you enjoy your hand-drawn espresso when it's at its best. The shop is small and often crowded so there's no time for chit chatting. Get here early as the owner, Katsu, is known for serving only a few shots of his famed Angel Stain espresso each day - it's a think, viscous, and syrupy espresso, like a strong punch of dark chocolate and molasses. If ordering this drink, you'll need to drink it quickly before it starts to turn sour so no Instagramming this drink unless you want to get kicked out. Note: Photos are allowed only if you ask in advance. Opening hours Sunday 11AM-5:30PM Monday 11AM-5:30PM Tuesday 11AM-5:30PM Wednesday 11AM-5:30PM Thursday 11AM-5:30PM Friday 11AM-5:30PM Saturday 11AM-5:30PM Phone number: +81 3-5454-2486 Website: http://www.bear-pond.com/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%83%99%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9D%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89%E3%8 2%A8%E3%82%B9%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%83%83%E3%82%BD- %E4%B8%96%E7%94%B0%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA-2 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066455-d5277960-Reviews-Bear_Pond_Espresso- Setagaya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

2: Coffee at Ballon D'essai (Cafe) Address: Japan, 〒155-0031 Tokyo, Setagaya, 2 Chome−30−11 北沢ビル 世田谷区 About: Ballon D’essai is part coffee shop, part art gallery—and the piece de resistance is in your latte. Fortunately, latte art and quality go hand-in-hand here, the coffee a well-balanced blend of five beans, and offers the perfect amount of bitterness and acidity. The tiny slate grey shop also offers over-filled cups of shaved ice with espresso and condensed milk to soothe your sweet tooth. Opening hours 11.30am-9pm (from 10.30am Sat, Sun & hols) / closed Mon Phone number: 03-6407-0511 Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%83%90%E3%83%AD%E3%83%B3%E3%83%87%E3%83%83%E3%82%BB- %E4%B8%96%E7%94%B0%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA

3: Visit Classic Tea Shop Shimokita Chaen Ooyama (Activity) Address: Japan, 〒155-0031 Tōkyō-to, Setagaya-ku, Kitazawa, 2 Chome−30−2, 丸和センタービル About: Shimokita Chaen Ooyama, or “green tea room” in is a haven for tea lovers. The bi-level business houses a tea shop on the bottom floor, and a tea room on the second floor, where people flock in the summer to enjoy their famous Maccha (green tea powder) and Hojicha (roasted green tea) flavored shaved ice. People here know their tea—the two resident tea sommeliers have the highest ranking you can receive as a tea specialist (there are only 4 with this ranking in all of Japan). Be sure to try the Maccha Zenzai—a red bean soup with mochi and a thin maccha soup to drizzle over the main dish. Opening hours Sunday 2PM-6PM Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 2PM-6PM Thursday 2PM-6PM Friday 2PM-6PM Saturday 2PM-6PM Phone number: +81 3-3466-5588 Website: http://shimokita-chaen.com/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%81%97%E3%82%82%E3%81%8D%E3%81%9F%E8%8C%B6%E8%8B%91%E5%A 4%A7%E5%B1%B1-%E4%B8%96%E7%94%B0%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Restaurant_Review-g1066455-d6056502-Reviews-Shimokita_Chaen_Oyama- Setagaya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

4: Explore Tokyo's "Williamsburg" - Shimokitazawa (Activity) Address: Shimokitzawa Station, Japan About: Widely known as the "Williamsburg" of Tokyo, Shimokitazawa is an area filled with vintage shops, cute local restaurants and bars, concert venues, and Japanese hipsters. Opening hours Sunday 12AM-12AM Monday 12AM-12AM Tuesday 12AM-12AM Wednesday 12AM-12AM Thursday 12AM-12AM Friday 12AM-12AM Saturday 12AM-12AM Reviews https://www.yelp.com/search?find_loc=Shimokitazawa+Station,+%E4%B8%96%E7%94%B0%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C% BA,+%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066455-d1200230-Reviews-Shimokitazawa- Setagaya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

5: Japanese Curry at Nasu Oyaji (茄子おやじ) (Restaurant) Address: Japan, 〒155-0032 Tokyo, Setagaya, Daizawa, 5 Chome−36−8, アルファビル 1F 世田谷区 About: Nasu Oyaji, which translates to “eggplant father”, is a traditional Japanese curry house with a very limited menu. The humble little spot feels a bit like a surf shack and offers chicken, vegetable, beef, and mushroom curries, and cold beer to wash them down. Pro Tip: Add an egg to your curry; the yolk makes the sauce creamy and provides welcome relief to the spice. Nasu Oyaji will shorten their hours during the New Year holiday: 12/31: Close early at 6PM 1/1 and 1/2: 12PM to 6PM Opening hours Sunday 12PM-7PM Monday 12PM-7PM Tuesday 12PM-7PM Wednesday 12PM-7PM Thursday 12PM-7PM Friday 12PM-7PM Saturday 12PM-7PM Phone number: +81 3-3411-7035 Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E8%8C%84%E5%AD%90%E3%81%8A%E3%82%84%E3%81%98- %E4%B8%96%E7%94%B0%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g1066455-d1689004-Reviews-Nasuoyaji- Setagaya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

6: Visit the Shiro-Hige Totoro Cream Puff Factory (Cafe) Address: 5-3-1 Daita, Setagaya, Tokyo 155-0033, Japan About: Shiro-Hige Totoro Cream Puff Factory is a little hard to find, but an institution all the same. The cream puffs are shaped like Totoro (from the animated films Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro), and are filled with flavors that rotate seasonally. Head downstairs to get the puffs to go, or sit upstairs at the café and enjoy lunch before the main event. Opening hours Sunday 10:30AM-7PM Monday 10:30AM-7PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10:30AM-7PM Thursday 10:30AM-7PM Friday 10:30AM-7PM Saturday 10:30AM-7PM Phone number: +81 3-5787-6221 Website: http://www.shiro-hige.com Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E7%99%BD%E9%AB%AD%E3%81%AE%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%8 2%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%B7%A5%E6%88%BF- %E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g1066455-d7340861-Reviews-Shiro_Hige_s_Cream_Puff_Factory- Setagaya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

7: Visit Daytime Flower Shop, Nighttime Wine Bar, Flower Bar Gardena (Night Time) Address: Japan, 〒155-0031 Tokyo, Setagaya, 北沢２丁目３４−６ About: Gardena Bar is a daytime flower shop that pours wine at night. Stop by this one-of-a-kind concept bar for a drink to enjoy the intoxicating aroma and the lush flower arrangements that line the walls. The shop seats only 8 people at the counter but you can post up at one of the barstools by the entrance if the counter is full. Opening hours Sunday 1PM-6PM Monday 1PM-6PM Tuesday 1PM-6PM Wednesday 1PM-6PM Thursday 1PM-6PM Friday 1PM-6PM Saturday 1PM-6PM Phone number: +81 3-6638-8714 Website: https://www.facebook.com/FlowerbarGardena/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/flower-bar-gardena-%E4%B8%96%E7%94%B0%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA

8: Visit Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (Activity) Address: 11 Naitomachi, Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0014, Japan About: Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is arguably Tokyo's most beautiful park. While here, ask for a map in English ("Eh-go mappoo?") as you walk in so you can be sure to hit all the major gardens: English Landscape, French Formal, Japanese Traditional (with teahouse) and the curiously named Mother and Child Forest (Haha to Ko no Mori). There's also a lovely Taiwan Pavilion; go inside and look out the second-story windows for an excellent view of the park. Entrance is 200 yen. Note that hours are seasonal: 9:00 to 18:00 (March 15 to June 30 and August 21 to September 30) 9:00 to 19:00 (July 1 to August 20) 9:00 to 16:30 (October 1 to March 14) Admission ends 30 minutes before closing Opening hours Sunday 9AM-4PM Monday Closed Tuesday 9AM-4PM Wednesday 9AM-4PM Thursday 9AM-4PM Friday 9AM-4PM Saturday 9AM-4PM Phone number: +81 3-3350-0151 Website: http://www.env.go.jp/garden/shinjukugyoen/index.html Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E6%96%B0%E5%AE%BF%E5%BE%A1%E8%8B%91- %E6%96%B0%E5%AE%BF%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066457-d479258-Reviews-Shinjuku_Gyoen_National_Garden- Shinjuku_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

9: Pastries at Gontran Cherrier Tokyo Shinjuku (Cafe) Address: Japan, 〒151-0053 東京都渋谷区 渋谷区代々木2-2-1 新宿サザンテラス内 About: Start your day off with pastries from here. Though the baker behind this French-style boulanger is French, it's still absolutely worth visiting as Cherrier has indulged local palates with a range of Japan-specific creations, including a miso-infused pain de seigle and a sandwich filled with ham, shiso and yuzu butter, and you can also pick up one of his trademark show-stoppers: the baguette noire a l'encre de seiche, which gets its jet-black color from squid ink. You can come here for a quick pastry, or sit down for bistro-style food. Opening hours Sunday 7:30AM-10PM Monday 7:30AM-10PM Tuesday 7:30AM-10PM Wednesday 7:30AM-10PM Thursday 7:30AM-10PM Friday 7:30AM-10PM Saturday 7:30AM-10PM Phone number: +81 3-5302-2282 Website: http://gontran-cherrier.jp/ Reviews https://www.yelp.co.jp/biz/%E3%82%B4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3- %E3%82%B7%E3%82%A7%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A8- %E6%96%B0%E5%AE%BF%E3%82%B5%E3%82%B6%E3%83%B3%E3%83%86%E3%83%A9%E3%82%B9%E5 %BA%97-%E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066456-d6453864-Reviews-Gontran_Cherrier_Shinjuku- Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

10: Explore the Wonders of Japanese Food Halls at Isetan Dining (Activity) Address: Japan, 〒160-0022 Tōkyō-to, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 3-chōme−14−１４−１ 伊勢丹新宿店 B1F About: One of the must-do things in Tokyo is visiting one of the department store food halls. Any time of day, this is a great option for cheap, delicious, and unique fare. The basement of Isetan Dining is a great place to shop for beautiful pastries and snacks to take home. Recommended as a must visit by Chef Yoshiaki Takazawa of the 3-star Michelin Aronia de Takazawa. "A wonderful shop to visit in Tokyo is the basement food hall at Isetan Department Store. It has lots of interesting suppliers, including Ameya Eitaro, a sweet company that dates back to 1857. It sells beautiful, innovative sweets like “sweet lip” candy, which looks like lip gloss but is edible. The first time I saw it, I was immediately inspired to create something similar in my cooking. Food should be fun." - Chef Takazawa Isetan will be open until 6PM on December 31st and closed January 1st. Opening hours Sunday 10AM-8PM Monday 10AM-8PM Tuesday 10AM-8PM Wednesday 10AM-8PM Thursday 10AM-8PM Friday 10AM-8PM Saturday 10AM-8PM Phone number: +81 3-3352-1111 Website: https://isetan.mistore.jp/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%82%A4%E3%82%BB%E3%82%BF%E3%83%B3%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%8 3%8B%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0-%E6%96%B0%E5%AE%BF%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g14133707-d1666282-Reviews-Isetan_Dining- Shinjuku_3_Chome_Shinjuku_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

11: Visit Kumano Shrine (Activity) Address: 2 Chome-11-2 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tōkyō-to 160-0023, Japan About: Tucked away near Shinjuku Central Park among the high-rise buildings, Kumano Shrine enshrines one of Shinjuku’s local deities. Constructed nearly 600 years ago, the peaceful and tranquil shrine houses the great god Kushimikenunomi (a god of sea and storms) as well as the great god Izanami. If you’re lucky, you’ll encounter some beautiful Japanese brides in elaborate wedding kimonos partaking in wedding photoshoots on the red carpet outside the shrine. Opening hours Sunday 8:30AM-4PM Monday 8:30AM-4PM Tuesday 8:30AM-4PM Wednesday 8:30AM-4PM Thursday 8AM-4PM Friday 8:30AM-4PM Saturday 8:30AM-4PM Phone number: +81 3-3343-5521 Website: http://12so-kumanojinja.jp/ Reviews https://www.yelp.co.jp/biz/kumano-shrine-%E6%96%B0%E5%AE%BF%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066457-d2519816-Reviews-Kumano_Shrine- Shinjuku_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

12: Explore Shinjuku, Tokyo's Business & Nightlife Center (Activity) Address: Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan About: Shinjuku (新宿) is one of the 23 city wards of Tokyo, but the name commonly refers to just the large entertainment, business and shopping area around . To the northeast is the area of Kabukicho is Japan's largest and wildest red light district, while department stores, subterranean malls and electronic shops surround Shinjuku Station on all four sides. It's Shinjuku where you'll find all kinds of bars, restaurants, and izakayas open at all hours of the night. Opening hours Sunday 12AM-12AM Monday 12AM-12AM Tuesday 12AM-12AM Wednesday 12AM-12AM Thursday 12AM-12AM Friday 12AM-12AM Saturday 12AM-12AM Phone number: 03-3209-1111 Website: http://www.city.shinjuku.lg.jp/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/list/tokyo-neighborhood-guide-shinjuku-%E6%96%B0%E5%AE%BF%E5%8C%BA- %E6%B8%8B%E8%B0%B7%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Attractions-g1066457-Activities-Shinjuku_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

13: Open-Flame Robata at Ushi-no Yotare (Restaurant) Address: 歌舞伎町2丁目37-2 新宿区 160-0021 About: The spot doesn't get many foreign visitors, but is popular with local Japanese. Once you walk in here, take off your shoes and sit traditional Japanese style on the floor (the chairs have backs to support you) and start off with some appetizers and sake as you watch your food being prepared right in front of you. At this family-run robataya-style restaurant, there's a great selection of grilled fish, meats, vegetables, and tofu. Finding the restaurant: This spot can be tough to find, but if you use exit B13 from Shinjuku Metro and walk up the small street directly on the left, pass Don Quixote discount store (on the right) and then 4 street blocks (veer left around Koma-gekijo) and it is the 2nd building in Block 37 across from the police box (the police can also guide you if you get lost). Reservations are required here. Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday 5:30PM-11PM Tuesday 5:30PM-11PM Wednesday 5:30PM-11PM Thursday 5:30PM-11PM Friday 5:30PM-11PM Saturday 5:30PM-11PM Phone number: 03-3209-7204 Website: http://www.yotare.com/yotare.html Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E7%89%9B%E3%81%AE%E3%82%88%E3%81%9F%E3%82%8C- %E6%96%B0%E5%AE%BF%E5%8C%BA-2 http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066457-d1660031-Reviews-Ushinoyotare- Shinjuku_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

14: Drink at Bar Albatross in Golden Gai (Night Time) Address: Japan, 〒160-0021 Tōkyō-to, Shinjuku-ku, Kabukichō, 1 Chome−1−7, ゴールデン街5番街 About: Shinjuku's Golden Gai Alley and Memory Lane are filled with tiny little bars, many frequented by regulars (some are designated Yakuza bars). Here, it's not rare to find bars with signs outside to keep out foreigners. Due to the intimate nature of the bars, and the fact that conversation with the bartender is a key part of the experience, many spots that stipulate that you must speak Japanese to be allowed a seat. Albatross is one of the best bars that welcomes English speakers. The friendly staff here all speak English and are happy to recommend drinks and engage in conversation. This is also a spot that Anthony Bourdain visited during his night out in Tokyo. Pro tip: There's also a make-shift rooftop seating area that offers a great view of Shinjuku and you can request to be seated there. Opening hours Sunday 5PM-12AM Monday 5PM-2AM Tuesday 5PM-2AM Wednesday 5PM-2AM Thursday 5PM-2AM Friday 5PM-5AM Saturday 5PM-5AM Phone number: +81 3-3203-3699 Website: http://www.alba-s.com/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AB%E3%83%90%E3%83%88%E3%83%AD%E3%82%B9g- %E6%96%B0%E5%AE%BF%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066457-d9960351-Reviews-Albatross_G- Shinjuku_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

15: Late Night Eating and Drinking in Drunkard's Alley AKA Memory Lane or Yakitori Lane (Omoide Yokocho) (Night Time) Address: Japan, 〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku, 西新宿7-13-12 About: "Memory Lane" is a series of tiny bars and eateries crammed between railway tracks in Shinjuku. You'll find over 60 small restaurants and bars here. Most serve yakitori either using gas burners or the traditional coal burner grills. Note that most spots don't have English menus and most owners don't speak English, but you can always point to what you'd like to order. During the winter, you'll find the restaurants serving oden, a soup like broth used to cook a variety of vegetables and fish. Sit amongst the salarymen and pound back a few...or 10. Omoide yokocho is also known as "Piss Alley" due to the drunkenness that can result from a long night spent here. Opening hours Sunday: Open 24 hours Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Phone number: +81 3-3364-3235 Website: http://shinjuku-omoide.com/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E6%80%9D%E3%81%84%E5%87%BA%E6%A8%AA%E7%94%BA- %E6%96%B0%E5%AE%BF%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066457-d1173749-Reviews-Omoide_Yokocho- Shinjuku_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

16: Eat at 24 Hour Izakaya Kenshinryuu (健心流) (Restaurant) Address: Japan, 〒160-0021 Tokyo, Shinjuku, Kabukicho, 2 Chome−11−4, Lee3 2F 新宿区 About: Located on the 2nd floor of a building in a slightly seedy-looking area of Kabukicho, this 24-hour izakaya is a popular after-hours spot for Japanese salarymen. The atmosphere is rowdy and you'll feel like you're in a secret hideaway while dining here. The menu features traditional Japanese, including sashimi, grilled fish, and Japanese style rice dishes, grilled meats, and more. The izakaya also offers all-you-can-drink sake, shochu, and beer for up to 3 hours for just 1500 yen (500 yen for 1 hour). Better yet, it's open 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Opening hours Sunday: Open 24 hours Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Phone number: +81 3-3205-0122 Website: http://gourmet.yahoo.co.jp/0000689273/P006074/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E5%81%A5%E5%BF%83%E6%B5%81-%E6%96%B0%E5%AE%BF%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066457-d3753775-Reviews-Kenshinryu- Shinjuku_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

17: Innovative Cocktails from Aged Liquors at Ben Fiddich (ベンフィディック) - READ NOTE (Night Time) Address: 西新宿1丁目13-7 About: A serious bar by Hiroyasu Kayama who, after visiting the famous absinthe-producing town of Pontarlier, decided to start an absinthe revolution in Japan. Kayama makes his own original absinthe-like botanical infusions and grows his own wormwood and herbs on a farm owned by his family. He also makes his own Campari, which is quite a feat considering the thousands of ingredients that go into it. The bar itself looks like a colonial-era tavern. The intimate bar is lined with spices and bar-top equipment, giving it an apothecary feel. NOTE: There can be a 45 min - 1 hr wait here when it's busy so be sure to walk in and politely put your name down with the host for a time to return (do not walk into the bar directly without waiting for the host — we've seen other foreigners do this and they are promptly told the bar will be full for the entire evening). Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday 6PM-1AM Tuesday 6PM-1AM Wednesday 6PM-1AM Thursday 6PM-1AM Friday 6PM-1AM Saturday 6PM-1AM Phone number: +81 3-6279-4223 Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/ben-fiddich-%E6%96%B0%E5%AE%BF%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066457-d7712564-Reviews-Ben_Fiddich- Shinjuku_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

18: Rest Up at the Aman Tokyo (Lodging) Address: Japan, 〒100-0004 Tokyo, Chiyoda, 大手町1-5-6 About: The hotel: Set in top 6 floors of a sleek, modern high-rise, this luxury hotel is an 8-minute walk from the bustling Tokyo Station, and 3 km from the landmark Tsukiji Market With floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping city views, the elegant rooms, decorated in stone, wood and paper screens, feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, deep soaking tubs and minibars. Suites add living rooms and wine cellars The spa: Drawing on traditional natural remedies and the principles of balancing mind and body, Aman Spa offers an integrated approach to wellbeing. Several Spa treatment rooms are complemented by large Japanese-style hot baths and steam rooms, a 30-metre heated pool with city views, a fitness centre equipped with the latest cardiovascular and weight training machinery, as well as a dedicated yoga and Pilates studio. Their minute seasonal journey starts off with a foot bath comprised of hot water, sake koji paste, and Japanese sea salt followed by a body wrap made of Japanese rice bran, clay, yuzu (a citrus fruit packed with skin-brightening vitamin C), ginger, and pine essential oils. You can choose a 90 minute or 60 minute massage with this option. At 46,000 yen, it's certainly pricey, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a spa treatment this luxurious anywhere but here. Opening hours Sunday: Open 24 hours Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Phone number: +81 3-5224-3333 Website: https://www.aman.com/resorts/aman-tokyo Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC- %E5%8D%83%E4%BB%A3%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1066443-d7371377-Reviews-Aman_Tokyo- Chiyoda_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html Day 5, Saturday July 09, 2016

1: (MOVED TO NEW MARKET) 5AM Sushi at Sushi Dai (Line up at 3AM) (Restaurant) Address: Japan, 〒104-0045 Tokyo, Chuo, Tsukiji, 5−2−1, 築地市場内 6号館 About: The best sushi bar inside Tsukiji. If you want to eat here, be sure to get here at least an hour and a half before it opens at 5am. A recent Journyer arrived in line at 3AM as a solo dinner, and only sat at 6:20AM. Journyist Chris Jaeckle of All'Onda says, "For $70, I had 14 pieces of quality sushi...but there can be a 3+ hour line that forms by then so it's best to go early on a weekday...it’s the greatest breakfast someone could ask for." Tip: Don't be tempted by the shorter line at Dawa Sushi next door. Sushi Dai is worth the wait. Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday 5AM-2PM Tuesday 5AM-2PM Wednesday 5AM-2PM Thursday 5AM-2PM Friday 5AM-2PM Saturday 5AM-2PM Phone number: +81 3-3547-6797 Website: http://www.tsukijigourmet.or.jp/22_sushidai/index.htm#02 Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E5%AF%BF%E5%8F%B8%E5%A4%A7-%E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066444-d1663012-Reviews-Sushidai- Chuo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

2: Coffee at Tsukiji Market Turret Cafe (ターレット コーヒー) (Cafe) Address: Japan, 〒104-0045 Tokyo, Chuo, Tsukiji, 2 Chome−12−6, SK 東銀座 ビル About: Located on a narrow side street on the outskirts of the Tsukiji market, Turret is a pint-sized café where owner Kiyoshi Kawasaki serves top-notch espresso in ochoko sake cups. With just five counter seats and two small tables, it’s a bare-bones space with little room to linger, but Kawasaki pours what just might be the best latte in Tokyo. There are also non-coffee drinks if you are abstaining from caffeine. Opening hours Sunday 9AM-5PM Monday 7AM-6PM Tuesday 7AM-6PM Wednesday 7AM-6PM Thursday 7AM-6PM Friday 7AM-6PM Saturday 7AM-5PM Phone number: +81 80-3344-8819 Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Turret-COFFEE/246487438833546 Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/turret-coffee-%E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g1066444-d5508410-i162881487-Turret_Coffee- Chuo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

3: Explore Tsukiji Market - MOVED (Activity) Address: 5 Chome-2-1 Tsukiji, Chuo, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan 104-0054 About: Take a morning stroll through Tsukiji to see the endless variety of seafood that comes through Tokyo each day. While the market opens to the public only after 8AM, you can join a private tour for early access. For access to the tuna auction, you will either need to arrive very early at 2AM and wait, or join a VIP tour option to gain entry at 4:30AM without the wait. Note: The market isn't designed as a tourist destination so watch out for the mini-forklifts zipping around. If you want to get up super early, you can register to see the tuna auction (registration starts promptly at 5AM), and takes place here. Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday 5AM-12PM Tuesday 5AM-12PM Wednesday 5AM-12PM Thursday 5AM-12PM Friday 5AM-12PM Saturday 5AM-12PM Phone number: 03-3541-2640 Website: http://www.tsukiji-market.or.jp Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E7%AF%89%E5%9C%B0%E5%B8%82%E5%A0%B4- %E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066444-d315477-Reviews-The_Tsukiji_Market- Chuo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

4: Uni Over Rice at Uni Tora Kurau (うに虎喰) - DUPLICATE (Restaurant) Address: 築地4丁目10-14 中央区 104-0045 About: If you're an uni lover like we are, this may just be the sexiest spot in all of Tokyo. Located near Tsukiji, Uni Tora Kurau specializes in uni rice bowls. Get a completely obscene amount of uni over a bed of sushi rice. Here, they have uni from all of the world, but you're here for the Japanese stuff. Try the 3 Japanese uni-don, which comes with 3 types of Japanese uni for ¥5,000 - one meant to be eaten sans soy sauce, a second with shiso and salt, and a third with an egg yolk broken over it. Opening hours Sunday 9AM-4PM, 5:30PM-10:30PM Monday 9AM-4PM, 5:30PM-10:30PM Tuesday 9AM-4PM, 5:30PM-10:30PM Wednesday 9AM-4PM, 5:30PM-10:30PM Thursday 9AM-4PM, 5:30PM-10:30PM Friday 9AM-4PM, 5:30PM-10:30PM Saturday 9AM-4PM, 5:30PM-10:30PM Phone number: 03-6324-4237 Website: http://www.itadori.co.jp/shop/shop_15.html Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%81%86%E3%81%AB%E8%99%8E%E5%96%B0- %E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.de/Restaurant_Review-g1066444-d7712970-Reviews-Tsukiji_Itadori_Unitora_Kurau- Chuo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

5: Sushi (with little to no wait) at Sushi Zanmai (Restaurant) Address: 4-chōme-11-9 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tōkyō-to 104-0045, Japan About: Located in Tsukiji's outer market, Sushi Zanmai is a 24/7 sushi restaurant that serves super-fresh fish at great prices. Though some of Tsukiji Market's popular early-morning sushi joints have moved to the new Market, Sushi Zanmai remains and is as reliable as ever. Because of the restaurant's size, the line moves much quicker, meaning you won't need to wait 3 hours at the break of dawn to get a spot here. Opening hours Sunday: Open 24 hours Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Phone number: +81 3-3541-1117 Website: http://www.kiyomura.co.jp/shops/detail/1 Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%81%99%E3%81%97%E3%81%96%E3%82%93%E3%81%BE%E3%81%84- %E6%9C%AC%E5%BA%97-%E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g14129610-d3597142-Reviews-Sushizanmai_Honten- Tsukiji_Chuo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

6: A Serene Oasis at Hamarikyu Gardens (Activity) Address: 1-1 Hamarikyuteien, Chuo, Tokyo 104-0046, Japan About: Hamarikyu Garden is a traditionally landscaped garden with Tokyo's skyline as a backdrop. For a breather, the tea house on the lake is perfect. Last entry is 4:30PM. Admission is 300 yen for adults, 150 yen for 65 and over, and free for primary school children. The gardens will be closed from December 29 to January 1. Opening hours Sunday 9AM-5PM Monday 9AM-5PM Tuesday 9AM-5PM Wednesday 9AM-5PM Thursday 9AM-5PM Friday 9AM-5PM Saturday 9AM-5PM Phone number: +81 3-3541-0200 Website: http://teien.tokyo-park.or.jp/contents/index028.html Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E6%B5%9C%E9%9B%A2%E5%AE%AE%E6%81%A9%E8%B3%9C%E5%BA%AD%E5% 9C%92- %E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E5%8C%BA?hrid=8WHuBZApsiJPbGTKRFCcNQ&rh_ident=%E3%82%84%E3%81% 99%E3%81%84_%E9%9D%B4&rh_type=phrase http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066444-d320445-Reviews-Hama_Rikyu_Gardens- Chuo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

7: Coffee Tasting at Toriba Coffee (トリバコーヒー) (Cafe) Address: 〒104-0061, ７丁目-８-１０ 銀座 中央区 東京都 Japan About: At Toriba Coffee, you'll find an international selection of only the highest quality beans. Their roastery is on the second floor, and their ground floor shop sells beans and coffee equipment. There's no sit-down cafe, but you're welcome to do a coffee tasting for 100 yen per taste cup. Opening hours Sunday 11AM-7PM Monday 11AM-9PM Tuesday 11AM-9PM Wednesday 11AM-9PM Thursday 11AM-9PM Friday 11AM-9PM Saturday 11AM-7PM Phone number: 03-6274-6611 Website: https://www.toriba-coffee.com/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/toriba-coffee-%E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Attraction_Review-g1066444-d8563521-Reviews-Toriba_Coffee- Chuo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

8: Window Shop Concept Store Dover Street Market Ginza (Shopping) Address: Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo, Ginza, 6 Chome−9−5 ギンザコマツ西館 About: This 6-story high building in Ginza is home to some of the most cutting edge brands in high fashion. Started by Rei Kawabuko of Comme des Garcons, the Tokyo branch of Dover Street Market is where you can find over 150 curated brands under one roof. Opening hours Sunday 11AM-8PM Monday 11AM-8PM Tuesday 11AM-8PM Wednesday 11AM-8PM Thursday 11AM-8PM Friday 11AM-8PM Saturday 11AM-8PM Phone number: +81 3-6228-5080 Website: http://www.ysl.com/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%83%89%E3%83%BC%E3%83%90%E3%83%BC- %E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88- %E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%83%E3%83%88-%E3%82%AE%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B6- %E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E5%8C%BA-2 http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066444-d3625971-Reviews-Dover_Street_Market_Ginza- Chuo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

9: Explore Ginza, Tokyo's Upscale Shopping District (Activity) Address: Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan About: One of Tokyo’s top shopping districts, Ginza is packed with upmarket boutiques and historic department stores along the main drag Chuo Dori, along with world-class cocktail and sushi bars. Looking for fine jewelry? Visit the 1930’s Wako Honkan department store. Want the highest tech electronics? Then head to the ultramodern Ginza Place. When you’re tired of all of that shopping, head to the Kabuki-za theater to enjoy traditional Japanese dance and drama. Opening hours Reviews https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g14129573-d320511-Reviews-Ginza- Ginza_Chuo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

10: DUPLICATE- Michelin-Starred Tempura at Fukamachi (てんぷら深町) (Restaurant) Address: 京橋2丁目5-2 中央区 104-0031 About: Tempura Fukamachi is a Michelin-starred restaurant hidden away on a side street near Tokyo Station. There are just 12 counter seats and 2 tables in the back. This place will blow away all your preconceived notions about tempura. The best tempura is all about perfect timing, and you'll find a variety of carefully selected prime ingredients that are gently fried until perfectly crispy. Opening hours Sunday 12PM-3PM, 5PM-9PM Monday Closed Tuesday 11:30AM-2PM, 5PM-9PM Wednesday 11:30AM-2PM, 5PM-9PM Thursday 11:30AM-2PM, 5PM-9PM Friday 11:30AM-2PM, 5PM-9PM Saturday 12PM-3PM, 5PM-9PM Phone number: 03-5250-8777 Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%81%A6%E3%82%93%E3%81%B7%E3%82%89%E6%B7%B1%E7%94%BA- %E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E5%8C%BA-2 http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066444-d1661943-Reviews-Tempura_Fukamachi- Chuo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

11: Tea and Japanese Sweets at Higashiya Ginza (Cafe) Address: 1 Chome-7-7 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan 中央区 About: From the tea service for sale at the entrance, to the Japanese pastry counter, to the dining room in the back, everything about Higashiya is exquisite. A tea salon set in a Ginza office building, they offer 30 types of tea, including seasonal blends and outstanding matcha, and special-edition sweets like tender, chewy mochi with strawberries and cream. Opening hours Sunday 11AM-6PM Monday 11AM-6PM Tuesday 11AM-6PM Wednesday 11AM-6PM Thursday 11AM-6PM Friday 11AM-6PM Saturday 11AM-6PM Phone number: +81 3-3538-3230 Website: http://www.higashiya.com/shop/ginza/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%83%92%E3%82%AC%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A4- %E3%82%AE%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B6-%E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066444-d6888195-Reviews-Higashiya_Ginza- Chuo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

12: Visit the Imperial Palace (Activity) Address: 1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda, Tokyo 100-8111, Japan About: The primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, the Imperial Palace is a park-like complex surrounded by moats and massive stone walls on the site of the former Edo Castle. Two stone bridges lead to the inner palace grounds, which are closed to the public except for January 2 (New Year’s Day) and December 23rd (the Emperor’s birthday). Take a guided tour of the grounds themselves (in Japanese, with English audio on headphones) or wander the East Gardens on your own – they’re open every day except Mondays and Fridays. The Imperial Palace free tours take place at 10AM and 1:30PM and last about 75 minutes. Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday 9AM-11:15AM, 1:30PM-2:45PM Wednesday 9AM-11:15AM, 1:30PM-2:45PM Thursday 9AM-11:15AM, 1:30PM-2:45PM Friday 9AM-11:15AM, 1:30PM-2:45PM Saturday 9AM-11:15AM, 1:30PM-2:45PM Phone number: +81 3-3213-1111 Website: http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E7%9A%87%E5%B1%85-%E5%8D%83%E4%BB%A3%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%BA-5 https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Attraction_Review-g1066443-d320050-Reviews-Imperial_Palace- Chiyoda_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

13: Tea break at Ippodo Tea (一保堂茶舗 ) (Cafe) Address: 丸の内3丁目1-1 千代田区 100-0005 About: Founded in 1717, Ippodo tea serves some amazing matcha. Grab a cup in this relaxing shop, which also serves matcha-based Japanese desserts. Opening hours Sunday 12PM-7PM Monday 12PM-7PM Tuesday 12PM-7PM Wednesday 12PM-7PM Thursday 12PM-7PM Friday 12PM-7PM Saturday 12PM-7PM Phone number: 03-6212-0202 Website: http://www.ippodo-tea.co.jp/shop/marunouchi-tokyo.html Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E3%83%B3-%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC- %E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066451-d4044813-Reviews-Ant_n_Bee_Roppongi- Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

14: Rest Up at the Aman Tokyo (Lodging) Address: Japan, 〒100-0004 Tokyo, Chiyoda, 大手町1-5-6 About: The hotel: Set in top 6 floors of a sleek, modern high-rise, this luxury hotel is an 8-minute walk from the bustling Tokyo Station, and 3 km from the landmark Tsukiji Market With floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping city views, the elegant rooms, decorated in stone, wood and paper screens, feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, deep soaking tubs and minibars. Suites add living rooms and wine cellars The spa: Drawing on traditional natural remedies and the principles of balancing mind and body, Aman Spa offers an integrated approach to wellbeing. Several Spa treatment rooms are complemented by large Japanese-style hot baths and steam rooms, a 30-metre heated pool with city views, a fitness centre equipped with the latest cardiovascular and weight training machinery, as well as a dedicated yoga and Pilates studio. Their minute seasonal journey starts off with a foot bath comprised of hot water, sake koji paste, and Japanese sea salt followed by a body wrap made of Japanese rice bran, clay, yuzu (a citrus fruit packed with skin-brightening vitamin C), ginger, and pine essential oils. You can choose a 90 minute or 60 minute massage with this option. At 46,000 yen, it's certainly pricey, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a spa treatment this luxurious anywhere but here. Opening hours Sunday: Open 24 hours Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Phone number: +81 3-5224-3333 Website: https://www.aman.com/resorts/aman-tokyo Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC- %E5%8D%83%E4%BB%A3%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1066443-d7371377-Reviews-Aman_Tokyo- Chiyoda_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

15: 2-Michelin Star Kaiseki at Ginza Kojyu (Restaurant) Reservation: Reservation on Sat 7/09/16 at 8:30 PM for 2 Address: Carioca Bldg. 4fl., ５丁目-４-８ 銀座 中央区 東京都 104-0061, Japan About: On the fourth floor of a Tokyo office building, Ginza Kojyu is a 3-star Michelin restaurant serving multi-course kaiseki menus that showcase modern Japanese haute cusine. Chef Toro Okuda only uses ultra-fresh seasonal ingredients to produce deceptively simple dishes that bring out the natural properties of his produce. If you can’t get a reservation at this tiny, Zen-like dining room with the cream and yellow color scheme, try your luck at Okuda’s other two Tokyo outlets: http://www.kojyu.jp/reservation/ Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday 12PM-1PM, 6PM-9:30PM Tuesday 12PM-1PM, 6PM-9:30PM Wednesday 12PM-1PM, 6PM-9:30PM Thursday 12PM-1PM, 6PM-9:30PM Friday 12PM-1PM, 6PM-9:30PM Saturday 12PM-1PM, 6PM-9:30PM Phone number: +81 3-6215-9544 Website: http://www.kojyu.jp/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E5%B0%8F%E5%8D%81-%E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g1066444-d1174475-r232977015-Ginza_Koju- Chuo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html Day 6, Sunday July 10, 2016

1: Rest Up at the Aman Tokyo (Lodging) Address: Japan, 〒100-0004 Tokyo, Chiyoda, 大手町1-5-6 About: The hotel: Set in top 6 floors of a sleek, modern high-rise, this luxury hotel is an 8-minute walk from the bustling Tokyo Station, and 3 km from the landmark Tsukiji Market With floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping city views, the elegant rooms, decorated in stone, wood and paper screens, feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, deep soaking tubs and minibars. Suites add living rooms and wine cellars The spa: Drawing on traditional natural remedies and the principles of balancing mind and body, Aman Spa offers an integrated approach to wellbeing. Several Spa treatment rooms are complemented by large Japanese-style hot baths and steam rooms, a 30-metre heated pool with city views, a fitness centre equipped with the latest cardiovascular and weight training machinery, as well as a dedicated yoga and Pilates studio. Their minute seasonal journey starts off with a foot bath comprised of hot water, sake koji paste, and Japanese sea salt followed by a body wrap made of Japanese rice bran, clay, yuzu (a citrus fruit packed with skin-brightening vitamin C), ginger, and pine essential oils. You can choose a 90 minute or 60 minute massage with this option. At 46,000 yen, it's certainly pricey, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a spa treatment this luxurious anywhere but here. Opening hours Sunday: Open 24 hours Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Phone number: +81 3-5224-3333 Website: https://www.aman.com/resorts/aman-tokyo Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC- %E5%8D%83%E4%BB%A3%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1066443-d7371377-Reviews-Aman_Tokyo- Chiyoda_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

2: WRONG LOCATION- Soba at Soba Yoshi (そばよし 京橋店) (Restaurant) Address: 2 Chome-7 Kyobashi, Chuo, Tokyo 104-0031, Japan 中央区 About: Open from 7:30AM-8PM daily, Soba Yoshi is a humble, standing-room only soba spot is where local Japanese grab a quick breakfast or lunch on-the-go. Step inside, make your selection on the vending machine, eat your noodles, and be on your way. The soba noodles in soup with dashi broth and mushroom are a perfect way to start the day. Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday 7:30AM-8PM Tuesday 7:30AM-8PM Wednesday 7:30AM-8PM Thursday 7:30AM-8PM Friday 7:30AM-8PM Saturday Closed Phone number: 03-3564-9033 Reviews https://www.yelp.co.jp/biz/%E3%81%9D%E3%81%B0%E3%82%88%E3%81%97%E4%BA%AC%E6%A9%8B%E5% BA%97-%E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g1066444-d7139496-Reviews-Sobayoshi_Kyobashi- Chuo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

3: Coffee at Cafe de L'Ambre (Roasting Since 1948) (Cafe) Address: 8 104 0061, 8 Chome-10-15 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan About: L’Ambre might be one of the coolest coffee shops in Tokyo, if not the coolest coffee shop anywhere. Ok, so maybe we’re being hyperbolic, but at the very least, the O.G. doing the coffee roasting is 100 years old, so he knows what he’s doing. With all the hipster coffee joints out there, L’Ambre is a refreshing step back in time, in business since 1948, still serving their signature blend, a variety of aged coffees, and around 30 different single origin roasts. Coffee enthusiasts must visit L’Ambre! The last order is 30 minute before closing. Cafe de L'Ambre will close early at 6PM on 12/29, and remain closed from 12/30 to 1/8. They will reopen with limited hours on 1/9 (12PM to 6PM) and open as usual from 1/9 onward. Opening hours Sunday 12PM-6:30PM Monday 12PM-9:30PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12PM-9:30PM Thursday 12PM-9:30PM Friday 12PM-9:30PM Saturday 12PM-9:30PM Phone number: +81 3-3571-1551 Website: http://www.h6.dion.ne.jp/~lambre/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%82%AB%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7-%E3%83%89- %E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%96%E3%83%AB-%E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E5%8C%BA-2 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1066444-d1689274-Reviews-Cafe_de_Lambre- Chuo_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html 4: Escape the city at Baishinka Tea house (Cafe) Address: Japan, 〒152-0023 Tōkyō-to, Meguro-ku, Yakumo, 3 Chome−4−7 楳心果 About: In a renovated house behind a rusty gate in a peaceful residential area near Toritsu Daigaku Station, Baishinka is a new kind of Japanese candy store and tea shop where each morsel of wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) contains a unique blend of ingredients and colors. You can enjoy sweets, breakfast, or lunch in the spare but beautiful tea room, all served on original tableware. Closed on Tuesdays. Opening hours Monday: Closed Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Phone number: +81 3 5731 1620 Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E6%A5%B3%E5%BF%83%E6%9E%9C-%E7%9B%AE%E9%BB%92%E5%8C%BA https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g1066450-d9962644-Reviews-Baishinka- Meguro_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

5: Rokurinsha Ramen at Tokyo Station (Cafe) Address: Japan, 〒100-0005 Tokyo, Chiyoda, Marunouchi, 1 丁目 呑んき１丸の内北口店 9 About: The Tokyo Train station is located near the Imperial Palace grounds and the Ginza commercial district. Served by Shinkansen high-speed rail lines, Tokyo Station is the main intercity rail terminal in Tokyo. It is the busiest station in Japan in terms of number of trains per day (over 3,000), and the fifth-busiest in Eastern Japan in terms of passenger throughput. More information on Tokyo- Kyoto trains: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2018.html Opening hours Sunday 5AM-12AM Monday 5AM-12AM Tuesday 5AM-12AM Wednesday 5AM-12AM Thursday 5AM-12AM Friday 5AM-12AM Saturday 5AM-12AM Phone number: +81 50 2016 1602 Website: http://www.jreast.co.jp/tokyostation/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E9%A7%85%E4%B8%B8%E3%81%AE%E5%86%85%E9%A 7%85%E8%88%8E-%E5%8D%83%E4%BB%A3%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%BA-2 https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Attraction_Review-g1066443-d550327-Reviews-Tokyo_Central_Railway_Station- Chiyoda_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html