From Pandemonium to Peacefulness: Welcome to Tokyo!

In Japan's capital, it would appear that there is aare less adventurous, numerous Western foods,
perfect blend of opposites. In one direction yousuch as pizzas, steaks and chips have also made
would find the peaceful, carefully maintainedthemselves at home in menus across the city.
landscapes of Hamarikyu Garden and in the other,Of course, if you are feeling the strain of being in
the chaotic and frenzied atmosphere of thea new city, why not try the delights of luxury spa
Tsukiji Fish Market. Both are a must-see as theytreatments? Once considered to be an exclusive
are regarded to be two of the most popularterritory for women, recent years has seen spas
tourist attraction spots in the city.become increasingly populated by men and
It is for these opposites that Tokyo is the idealwomen alike. Take advantage of trained
destination for any traveller; with the added bonusprofessionals whose main objective is to massage
of the majority of attractions being eitheraway tension from the body and mind by using a
centralized in the city or conveniently located byvariety of techniques: the use of warmed stones
public transportation routes, tourists can sampleto revive and revitalize muscles; wrapping one's
the delights which Tokyo has to offer and beyondbody in a mixture of grape seed and French clay
without incurring too much stress or hassle.to eliminate impurities while returning a multitude
The Roppongi Hills for example, hosts a sprawlingof vitamins and antioxidant properties to the skin;
complex of hotels, restaurants, museums andor the use of sea salts and algae to remove dead
movie theatres while shoppers are well also wellskin cells and replenish the skin with trace
catered for with a wide array of shops in whichelements and minerals are just some of the
to hunt down a bargain. The centre-piece of thetreatments available in spa treatments.
complex is the 54-storey Mori Tower, built byNevertheless whatever the treatment chosen,
building tycoon Minoru Mori at a cost of over $4rest assured that the luxury spa hotel selected to
billion.deal with your aches and pains will provide the
Cuisine-wise, there is a dish to suit every palate.perfect solution to your problems and can attend
For those wishing to experience a taste of theto your needs, so that afterwards your mind and
Japanese culture, sushi and miso soup is regardedbody will be rejuvenated to continue on with the
to be a staple for the natives and for those whoexploration of a new city and all of its pleasures.