Going to see the Emperor for his new years viewing was strange, but fun. As we started to walk towards the entrance, we received our free Japan flags (being patriotic is a must in Japan) and after a gender segregated security check we were off. The viewing of the reclusive imperial family is a bit like a freak show. Everyone... more

The Peninsula Tokyo is my favorite business hotel - and I call it my "home away from home". I used to travel very very frequently to Tokyo for business and I always stayed at this hotel. The service is impeccable, the hotel is beautiful and so clean and the facilities are the best I've seen in a hotel anywhere. Everything... more