In the morning:
Shibuya Station -> Tokyu Toyoko Line -> Naka-meguro Station -> Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line -> Roppongi Station 
Random Outback on the street...
We went to Roppongi in the morning to check out the Mori Tower in the Roppongi Hills mega-complex. On our way, we stopped by a bakery and I picked up a Japanese styled hot dog to eat as we walked over.
The complex was huge and consisted of multiple buildings. We went to the Mori Art Museum where you can take the elevator up to the top to see the exhibitions. There was also a viewing station Tokyo City View which would give you a 360 degree view if the whole city. 
Up there you could still experience the “garbage separation craze” in Japan.
The was pretty sunny and the view was pretty nice.
We also looked at the museum but unfortunately they didn’t allow photo taking there. Duh…
Then we back tracked and returned to the hotel to meet with my parents’ old friend and he took us to Hotel Okura Tokyo which was a very famous traditional hotel.
We went to the Yamazato Restaurant. It was pretty nice inside and had:
Tempura Luncheon
And Green Tea Ice Cream
The food was ok, but I really loved the green tea ice cream as it was very light.
Then he dropped us off at the Tameike-sanno station. From there:
Tameike-sanno station -> Tokyo Metro Namboku Line -> Azabu-juban Station -> Tokyo Metro Odeo Line -> Roppongi Station
We were back at Roppongi this time to check out the other mega-complex Tokyo Midtown where the Ritz-Carlton Hotel was. It was a very new, nice and modern shopping complex with over a hundred shops.
There was a very nice 7-Eleven there also.
We then went to take a look at the Ritz-Carlton, but wasn’t too impressed by the tiny lobby.
Then we took a tour of the shopping mall.
And walked around the outside of the complex.
Then we took a look at the supermarket downstairs.
I discovered that they use electronic price tags. Guess it saves some paper? Or maybe if they stop wrapping up everything in 25 layers of paper... guess I’m not going to go there…
Then we took the train back from Roppongi Station -> Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line -> Naka-meguro Station -> Tokyu Toyoko Line -> Shibuya Station
Then we went back and dropped stuff off, then:
Shibuya Station -> JR Yamanote Line -> Harajuku Station
We first walked through the SUPER crowded Takeshita Street and eventually made our way to the Burberry Black Label flagship store.
Then we walked over to Omotesando Hills which was a smaller shopping complex, and when we were tired, we went to eat at a restaurant there.
It was an “Italian” restaurant named Zazza
We had bread - that was cold.
Neapolitan Stewed Beef – actually pretty good.
Marinara Pizza – super thin crust, but too much tomato sauce. Got soggy too qickly.
Fettuccine with stewed Porcini Mushroom and Duck – tasty but small. SMALL. I was hungry.
Tiramisu – probably the best part of the meal!
Shibuya Station -> Tokyu Toyoko Line -> Naka-meguro Station -> Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line -> Roppongi Station Random Outback on the street...We went to Roppongi in the morning to check out the Mori Tower in the Roppongi Hills mega-complex. On our way, we stopped by a bakery and I picked up a Japanese styled hot dog to eat as we walked over.The complex was huge and consisted of multiple buildings. We went to the Mori Art Museum where you can take the elevator up to the top to see the exhibitions. There was also a viewing station Tokyo City View which would give you a 360 degree view if the whole city. Up there you could still experience the “garbage separation craze” in Japan.The was pretty sunny and the view was pretty nice.We also looked at the museum but unfortunately they didn’t allow photo taking there. Duh…Then we back tracked and returned to the hotel to meet with my parents’ old friend and he took us to Hotel Okura Tokyo which was a very famous traditional hotel.We went to the Yamazato Restaurant. It was pretty nice inside and had:Tempura LuncheonAnd Green Tea Ice CreamThe food was ok, but I really loved the green tea ice cream as it was very light.
Then he dropped us off at the Tameike-sanno station. From there:Tameike-sanno station -> Tokyo Metro Namboku Line -> Azabu-juban Station -> Tokyo Metro Odeo Line -> Roppongi StationWe were back at Roppongi this time to check out the other mega-complex Tokyo Midtown where the Ritz-Carlton Hotel was. It was a very new, nice and modern shopping complex with over a hundred shops.There was a very nice 7-Eleven there also.We then went to take a look at the Ritz-Carlton, but wasn’t too impressed by the tiny lobby.Then we took a tour of the shopping mall.And walked around the outside of the complex.Then we took a look at the supermarket downstairs.I discovered that they use electronic price tags. Guess it saves some paper? Or maybe if they stop wrapping up everything in 25 layers of paper... guess I’m not going to go there…Then we took the train back from Roppongi Station -> Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line -> Naka-meguro Station -> Tokyu Toyoko Line -> Shibuya StationThen we went back and dropped stuff off, then:
Shibuya Station -> JR Yamanote Line -> Harajuku Station
We first walked through the SUPER crowded Takeshita Street and eventually made our way to the Burberry Black Label flagship store.Then we walked over to Omotesando Hills which was a smaller shopping complex, and when we were tired, we went to eat at a restaurant there.It was an “Italian” restaurant named ZazzaWe had bread - that was cold.Neapolitan Stewed Beef – actually pretty good.Marinara Pizza – super thin crust, but too much tomato sauce. Got soggy too qickly.Fettuccine with stewed Porcini Mushroom and Duck – tasty but small. SMALL. I was hungry.Tiramisu – probably the best part of the meal!Service IMHO was sub-par for Japanese standards. No bread refills. Despite the fact that it was cold also. People there apparently do not know how Italian food should served. I mean the food wasn’t bad at all, but I’d expect it to be more Italian than Japanese… guess I was wrong…
Afterwards, we headed back. Very tiring day…
Afterwards, we headed back. Very tiring day…
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