Here's a snippet of some of the sights we saw today. Each day is so full... we see so many new sights, shops, people, and buildings, that we're excited to find that we're starting to recognize streets and buildings that make orientation easier. During lunch break between classes, we like to go into one of the (many) department stores, browse a floor and then have a picnic/snack on the rooftop garden. After class, we walk back towards Roppongi Hills where our apartment is. We inevitably end up in a new neighborhood (either by accident or by intention) and see another part of Tokyo. Today we saw Tokyo Midtown, just north of Roppongi Hills, which is the city's latest renovation project. The Ritz Carlton is located there and boasts being the highest hotel in the city- the lobby starts at the 45th floor! Of course we had to check it out. :) We took the elevator up and found a contemporary (unusual for the Ritz) lobby with ceiling-to-floor length windows all along the wall. A cafe, bar, and two restaurants were there as well as the reception desk. Back down on the ground floor, we exited and enjoyed the small garden behind the hotel.
Tokyo Midtown- Ritz Carlton, shops, restaurants, offices
Midtown Garden
Interesting building in Midtown Garden
A pond in Midtown Garden-
We see lots of these shrine-shaped designs throughout the city
Resting on the rooftop of another department store (Oioi)
Oioi department store roof top garden
Freshly made Miso
an important condiment to Japanese cooking
Rice- what a variety!
Rice means "meal" in Japanese- another vital component to Japanese cuisine
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