"Sakura" -Cherry Blossom- in Nokano, Tokyo
In Tokyo, Sakura trees blossom in between the end of March and the beginning of April.
I haven't been back to Tokyo in this time of the year for long time until this spring... it was so beautiful and very nice to see those Sakura blossoming everywhere in Tokyo, including my hometown, Nakano. Mild weather in Tokyo those days while I was there, almost like being in Guangzhou, though it can be much colder.
Sakura on the street of Nakano
Sakura on the street of Nakano
Sakura in the garden of temple in Nakano
This time, I went to see the new symbol of Tokyo, "Tokyo Skytree" in Sumida.
Skytree has opened 2 years ago in May 2012 as the tallest tower in the world, 2nd tallest structure in the world and the tallest structure in Japan.
It was on a weekday in the afternoon, not too many people were there but I still had to queue up for about an hour to buy a ticket of the observation deck.
Tokyo SkyTree
View from the observation deck (left top), inside observation deck (left bottom),
"See-through" glass floor (right)
New "Kabukiza" theatre, East Ginza
Around the JR Nakano Station, there are so many restaurants to choose from.... Ramen noodle shops, Sushi restaurant, Chinese, Asian, Italian and more!
Among those restaurants, there is one place consider to be a formal fine dining which is quite rare in Nakano, is in the top floor of "Nakano Sunplaza ".
Nakano Sunplaza was built in 1973 as a cultural complex center. It has a hotel, banquet halls, offices, a concert hall, restaurants, swimming pool, a bowling alley, fitness center, tennis courts...
Symbol of Nakano "Nakano Sunplaza" (white building on the right)
On the 20th floow of the building, you can choose Japanese cuisine in "Nakano", or Western cuisine in "121 Dining". Both restaurants have got a great view ("Nakano" is facing North -Nerima, Ikebukuro side- and "121 Dining" is facing South -Suginami, Shinjuku side).
This time, I chose Japanese cuisine in "Nakano". It is not too fancy as dining in the 5 star hotels or some expensive restaurants in Ginza. It was just perfect for my family lunch. And, of course, the food and serves were very good as usual.
Seasonal Lunch Set
Lunch Bento Box Set
Pork Cutlet Lunch Set
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