The Midtown Mood

One of the memorable places I was able to visit on my sunny holiday is named "Tokyo Midtown." It's a wonderful little escape hidden among the many other towering buildings of Roppongi. It holds a special place in my heart because in spite of the rich surroundings (and subsequently high prices inside), one can manage to find some good snacks on the ground floor and carry them out for a cozy picnic among the flowers and trees. The interior galleria is worth a walk around if you're like me and at times stunned by the modern aesthetics that billion-dollar properties tend to bring about. It would be simple and satisfying to spend the latter half of a day around the area, then head out to Roppongi or another lively spot once night falls. My visit was in the spring, and the cherry blossoms were gracing the outside with their snowy color and some winery had incorporated their flavor into the bottles they were selling. Up for grabs on the inside were the less tame rape blossoms - I regret not sampling the flavor when I had the chance.
The area isn't limited to shopping and eating, there is both space for living and working in what appears to be the tallest building I've stood under in a long while. Staying a night in a hotel that likely costs more than my monthly salary is only tempting if the company is offering. Dotting the surroundings are pieces from the Suntory Museum of Art, which also has a home inside.
I inform you not because I'm sponsored to, but because the Midtown is one shining example of Japan's ability to mix often conflicting elements and leave you feeling good about it. As always, more info can be found on the pages of Wikipedia.