Day 3 (Burberry Blue Label @ Ginza & Dining @
Shiseido Parlour):
Woke up early to check the latest news on ANA. I
was worried cause the airline was on strike the night before. I'd
to ensure my flight was operating & that I can fly to Tokyo
safely. It was a such a relief when the concierge informed me that
all flights returned to normal.
While at the domestic airport, I noticed that all flight
announcements were made only in Japanese. Even though I've finished
with an advanced in the language, I'd to listen carefully at the
continuous announcements just to ensure there were no last minute
changes. It's really tough for non-Japanese speakers to fly
domestic or to move around the airport.
Flight time was just an hour half & it was soon over. I'd
chosen to land at Haneda airport as it's much nearer to
the Conrad Tokyo. The ride was just 15mins & but look
at the fare! There're 2 places in the world that one shouldn't
resort to taking cabs unless necessary - London & Japan.
I got out of the hotel as soon as I checked in. I reminded
myself, I just have another 48hrs here..... so scram.
My first stop was to head straight to Burberry Blue
Label at Ginza to check out the latest
fashion. This is like a 'must-do' whenever I visit Tokyo. You can't
find Burberry Blue Label in other parts of the
world except Japan. The prices are cheaper than
Burberry but sizes are much smaller. I guess it's
because it's catered to a younger crowd, but that doesn't stop me
from visiting.
My feet were aching & I longed for a foot massage. I
stumbled upon this parlour & requested for a 30min session.
Prices were stiff but my feet forbade me to think wisely. 
I was invited for dinner at
the Shiseido Parlour at Ginza. Wow! I
didn't know Shiseido is in the food business too,
& own the whole damn building in the swanky Ginza.
Gosh, I was impressed! 
I was told the parlour was established in 1902. The entire
building consists of a lounge, gallery, restaurants & even a
salon. Our restaurant was located on the 5th flr & the elevator
brought us right up to the restaurant's doorstep. Friendly staff
greeted us & offered to take our coats. The ambience is cozy
& it can be felt from the moment we entered the nifty
restaurant.
My friend & I each ordered a
different cocktail - The 'Sakura Mony' & 'Plum
Cooler' @ ¥840 each. I prefer the Plum Cooler which
is a mixture of Plum Wine & Ginger Ale.
Starter for me was Assorted Hors-d'oeuvres @ ¥2,250. I
was delighted with the selection of roast beef, smoked duck, parma
ham, sashimi. It was simply delicious. For main course, I chose the
Roasted Seafood with Sauteed Tomato & Green Salad @
¥2,620. The dish comprised of a crab claw & scallop with lots
of greens & I was happy with my choice. The Strawberry
Parfait @ ¥1,680 was simply too sweet. I picked that simply
because it was written on the menu as '人気No.1です', meaning 'Most
popular choice'.
I was delighted to be presented a small bouquet of flowers just
before leaving the parlour. 
Well, dinner was really nice. I
thanked my friend for the wonderful meal & went back to my
hotel. When I returned to my room & finally had time to settle
down, I saw this cute little teddy sitting on my bed. For a moment,
I've completely forgotten about my Conrad bear collection.
This bear looked different from the others I have, this is much
smaller & it's so cute. I immediately dashed to the shower room
to find my rubber duckling.
I like this white one, compared to the yellow ducklings.
I'm pleased & I felt like a big kid. This is one joy I find
when staying at the Conrad. Click here for
full-write-up & more photos!