Tsukiji Fish Market

Tsukiji Fish Market, one of the busiest place in Tokyo for local merchants to get the freshest seafood. As always, this place can be easily reached using the Oedo Line. From the station, you just need to turn left and within 10 seconds you are at the gate.

The market has a slightly fishy smell but its usual because the main thing that happens here at 5am in the morning is the tuna auction. Don't get me wrong, the fruits and vegetables are fresh as well. I haven't bought anything from the market yet, but I sure the prices are reasonable as they are directly from the wholesaler.

Surrounding the area, there are good sushi places to dine in and also a line of food stall just outside them market on the right. People line up just to taste the sushi and to try the food around the area. I had the chance to taste the sushi, and it was amazing! Not to mention fresh as well.

Sensoji Temple Japan

One of the oldest temple in Tokyo City, located in the town of Akasuka. To reach here, we had to travel by train for at least 15 minutes on the Oedo Line to Kurame and from the station you could easily walk to the temple around 10 minutes. 

The temple has a distinctive combination of Japanese and Chinese architecture. Here people flock in to pray and to offer coins into a donation that is said to grant your blessing or wishes. The Sensoji temple is also lined with a row of small shops selling various Japanese items like fans, kimonos and chopsticks.    Don't try to mess around in this area, security cameras are facing you at every angle. 

Entrance to the temple is free of charge, however several areas like the praying section are not allowed to visitors. Photography is recommend here. 

Working at The Ritz Carlton Tokyo

Currently,  I am working in the Ritz Carlton Tokyo. My duties are mainly to handle the buffet for breakfast, lunch during the weekdays while brunch on weekends and also to serve the unexpressed wishes of our customers. This hotel is pretty unique because it starts from the 45th floor of the Tokyo Midtown Tower and makes it way up to the top of the building. Each floor offers a different variety of rooms and views of the Tokyo City. 

The restaurant where I operate is known as the Tower Grill and Azure45. Here guest mainly come here for the view of the Tokyo City and also the Tokyo Tower. If you get the chance to dine in here at night, it would be very romantic as the restaurant would be slightly dimmed and candles would be lit on your table. This would be an ideal place to celebrate birthdays, valentines or wedding anniversaries.

Dining here is not very expensive, but if you order a certain beverage of wine, champagne or others. Then definitely it would cost you a little over-budget, however coffee/tea/water are all complimentary in the menu.