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A DAY WITH TOKYO

Tokyo is one of the few destinations in the world that has an all-year round appeal. I found myself making yet another trip to one of my favourite countries, a nation that combines a rich cultural and artistic heritage with a technological prowess and strong work ethos. Little wonder, they have earned the title of being world leaders, something they wear lightly and humbly, again in line with their national character. A trip to Tokyo cannot be complete without spending a few hours walking around the glitzy entertainment district of Ginza that has the most classy outlets for dining, shopping, art and leisure. Open seven days a week, the ideal time would be to get in the afternoon and see the streets pick up momentum as dusk falls.

Apart from housing flagship stores of international designer brands such as MCM, Michael Kors, Christian Dior and Louis Vuitton, the streets are dotted with affordable fashion chains such as Uniqlo, Zara and Abercrombie & Fitch. Since I wanted to check out the local luxury brands I took a quick peek into the Matsuya store that showcases exotic designs in clothes, jewellery and household accessories.

As I head out to the airport to fly back home, I realise that I have been most fortunate to survive my Japan visit in the month of September, when historically it is the typhoon season throughout the country. No doubt, the weather is excellent since it is mild summer with intermittent bouts of rain. The polite, courteous ways of the Japanese and their devotion to work is something to emulate. You really can never get enough of Japan and every visit provides a different experience and leaves you yearning for more.