Last day in Tokyo - with a tour guide!

Today, our last full day in Tokyo, we met up with an old friend from university.

First place we visited was the Mandarin Hotel, which had this spectacular view on the 37th floor, in an unusual setting:

Yes, those are urinals.

We went for lunch at a restaurant specializing in Japanese curry. Was it ever spicy! I was sweating the whole time. I must have downed over a litre of water.

Next, a drink at Illy's Espressamante Café.

Thus began our incredible food tour. I will post more pictures soon. There are just way too many! Tokyo definitely rivals Paris in their pastries. I was simply amazed at the presentation and quality. Even more photos can be found here:

Here is the famous square watermelon, selling for around $210 each.

Went to visit the Godzilla statue, looking menacing:
After some more guided shopping, we met up with Ernest's wife, Namie, and went for dinner at a Japanese Shabu-shabu (aka hotpot). The beef and pork were some of the most delicious meat I've ever tasted.

Notice the salary man who had a bit too much to drink. He was asleep for probably a full hour.

Thanks a lot, Ernest and Namie! You guys made our last day in Tokyo a very memorable one. Hope to see you again in the near future!

We capped off our evening by going up another skyscraper, the Shiodome building, with many restaurants boasting incredible views.

Travel day tomorrow. I'm not sure when I can post next, since the next hotel does not have wi-fi in the rooms. See you from Thailand!