Tokyo, 6-11 April, 2009

I caught the most perfect week in Tokyo when the Sakura trees were in full bloom. Lots of people dined and wined under the Sakura trees to celebrate Hanami. All the roads were carpeted in pink with the blushing blossoms.

This time, I stayed at Roppongi Hills. My favourite French restaurant in this area is L'atelier de Joel Robbuchon and my favourite department store is Estination!

I also went to Shibuya one nite to experience the hustle and buzzle of one of Toyko's busiest shopping districts. I stood at the large intersection in front of the subway station to take pictures of the neon advertisements on electronic billboards and double deck giant TV screens, as tonnes of pedestrians passed me by at the chaotic crossing. There are also lots of advertising "light boxes" in Shibuya which carry the phrase “Bring the Olympics to Japan”. These ads are put up by the Tokyo 2016 Olympic Games Bid Committee. I am definitely a keen supporter as Toyko is one of my favourite cities in Asia. Let's imagine watching the Olympic games, enjoying gourmet food and shopping - altogether in one trip. How awsome!!