Lost in Translation

Last night was my last in Tokyo (for the time being). I thought I'd bow out in style by going to the New York Bar on the 52nd floor of the Park Hyatt. This is the bar that Bill Murray drinks countless glasses of Suntory whisky in 'Lost in Translation'.

All I can say is "wow!" Very stylish bar and a stunning view of Tokyo. I got to the bar at about 6.30pm so I was able to see the transition from early dusk to nighttime. It really was 'uber-cool'.

I was drinking Martinis at JPY1,500 a pop. I polished off five and had a plate of mixed olives, marinated feta cheese and Turkish bread. All up the bill came to over JPY11,000 (about £70) -- it was definitely worth it. I left the bar before 8pm so as to avoid the JPY2,000 cover charge you have to pay after 8pm (I think you get the privilege of listening to a jazz band for this).

This morning I was up before 5am to go to Tsukiji Market (the busiest fish market in the world). I watched the frenetic tuna auctions and then had a delicious breakfast of sashimi (raw fish) at 7am!