Trip to Tokyo (blog and photos by Luis)

After a quick 2h30 Shinkansen ride [aka bullet train] we arrive in Tokyo.
Arriving by Shinkansen at Tokyo station takes you to another world, about 20m above the ground and surrounded by modern buildings, fashionable people, nice monuments, great dinning places, and the latest technological gadgets whereever you look.. You feel like part of an elite cosmopolitan society. Unlike my first visit to Tokyo, we weren’t chancing getting tired seeing monuments and famous places...so this time, we decided to simply relax and enjoy. Perhaps this is the main reason why I liked Tokyo so much more this time than previously. We met some friends, on Saturday night for drinking, on Sunday morning for a great buffet brunch and at night for a home dinner, on Monday for a day trip to Nikko National Park [UNESCO World Heritage Site] and a casual dinner with a good friend, and Tuesday for lunch in Roppongi Hills. Most people asked me "Which do you prefer: Tokyo or Osaka?"... That's a tough question. Let’s say I’d prefer to have Osaka people living in Tokyo. This would make it almost perfect. Ah! Of course, I love Osaka food too!! But did you know that Tokyo has more Michelin-starred restaurants than both Paris and NY together! Btw, there have been 14 restaurants awarded 3-stars since Nov 17th. Will I come back? Obviously.

Glenn: I have a question for you Luis. How many Michelin 3-star restaurants have you been to in Tokyo? How about in Osaka? Which is your favorite? or Which one or two do you really recommend?