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the usual MH fare, does the job of keeping hunger at bay I think the satay is better from KUL...

After a firm massage (15 mins), we left the lounge to have a look at the shops.. it was time to board but I just needed to get some KitKats "darling you go ahead and board, I'll see you onboard!" after some quick purchases, managed to board with plenty of time to spare the train is gone...

Slow ride into NRT, but easy check in and immigration process. First it's off to the JAL Flounge for some food.. Warm welcome into the lounge as WP Booked a massage on the way in (now in the foot steps of boomy in the JAL Flounge) Some sushi Early morning stiff drink:p with some nibbles...

Thanks Am sure it will be great! Japan is lovely anytime Best go a little early by a few days of the average bloom time and stay past for a few days.. and be flexible so that you could travel up and down Japan as necessary Yes, that's why I am now on a calorie "restriction" diet whenever am...

risotto bolognese - a new combination for me - surprisingly was good PCR 7 chargrilled pork - again well cooked - they really know how to cook pork as well - none of the "porky" taste PCR 7.5 spaghetti lemon flavoured tomato sauce - unusual final course PCR 7 Unusual end to the evening...

tonnarelli, scallops and red cabbage well cooked PCR 7.5 Tonnarelli is made in a similar way to spaghetti except that the machine that extrudes the pasta produces a square cross-section rather than a circular cross-section. (learn something everyday) house bread crusty outside, moist inside...

After a lovely lunch it was back for more shopping, getting gifts for friends from the confectionary items in the Takashimaya basement. Then it was back to the Westin for a rest before dinner I chose this place Aria di Tacubo - an Italian place close to the Westin... Italian in Japan? well I...

After a short wait, we were served this was great!!!!! Pork was cooked perfectly (I guess the fat content in the meat helped!) Moist and juicy inside and thin crust on outside, aah, hungry now (I tell myself that these deep fried stuff are really steamed in the middle:p) Best Tonkatsu I...

been a few busy days at work but will try to continue with the TR and finish this! After the last cherry blossom visit, it was back to the hotel for a shower and breakfast... +1 was just stirring when I got back So it is my usual breakfast when in Tokyo - tofu, pickles, fish cakes and fish...

final scene from Chidorigafuchi Chidorigafuchi would probably be one of the better places to view cherry blossoms but would get quite busy.. Aoyama cemetery would be a secret place to view it Shibuya crossing in the morning on the way back to the hotel, not that busy yet

even the Indian Embassy was in on the Cherry blossom event... they had a food fair on so you could enjoy some food while admiring the flowers a little too early that morning

The weather was not the best, drizzle and overcast:( cherry blossoms are out..

The boss thanked us for coming and escorted us out till we went around the corner. Very good hospitality. Tomorrow would be our last day in Tokyo. We were a little sad... Anyway, after a good sleep, woke up quite early for holiday time to try and squeeze in some final cherry blossom viewing...

Thanks for the kind words and continuing to read.... will try to continue soon

Last course: dessert red bean, cherry blossom agar, milk mouse, cherry blossom leaf sherbet, sticky rice This redeemed the meal... Not too sweet, just right, various textures and flavours PCR 7.5 The meal was quite good but lacked the "wows" of Ryugin. It was cheaper at 19000JPY pp excludes...

Spear squid and bamboo shoot covered in grated radish sauce Very tender squid PCR 7.5 Charcoal grilled sea perch Again excellent PCR 7.5 The boss appeared to serve the signature rice.. steamed rice with japanese duck and peas Friendly fellow Was looking forward to this but was disappointed...

Doesn't Westpac Black Amex still pay ATO? but at much reduced rate?

Thanks for the info... Will use google translate to help.

The working week never starts after you have past the last rung of the corporate ladder...:p

Hi Matt, thanks for the TR.. Love reading it. Do you have any tips for getting a prepaid SIM card in Berlin? more for data for unlocked iPhone 5, better if it will allow hotspot, will be in Berlin for a week. Thanks KitKat