A Dream of Tokyo

Harajuku Kiddyland + Free Wifi in Omotesando Japan

Do you know the store Kiddyland?
It is a famous toy store in Tokyo. Many tourists visit it yearly as they have a wide variety of toys available.
For a while they were shut but they have reopened on the 7th of January 2013 back in Omotesando Street!
[Its closer to the train stops Meiji Jingumae and omotesando than Harajuku station]

Its 5 stories of fun!

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Sakura/Cherry Blossoms in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (新宿御苑)

The Sakura came to Tokyo really early this year.
They tend to turn up around the start of april but this year by the 3rd week of february they started to bloom!
At the second last weekend of February, the husband and i headed to Shinjuku Park* for a bit of hanami [flower viewing]

The entry fee for Shinjuku park is 200yen per adult.
There is no alcohol allowed.