Sakura, Sakura......

Well, that's how the song starts....but I cannot remember how anymore of it goes.
Although still early in the year, the first of the cherry blossoms have started to bloom, which has brought the crowds out to Ueno park with their cameras. Not to be outdone, we also joined the hoardes for some cherry blossom viewing, after starting our day at Tsujiki market.

We had good intentions the night before (and even set the alarm clock) with a view to getting to Tsujiki early on to see all the action, which was to be followed with a breakfast of sushi at one of the surrounding stalls. However, by the time we had eventually go out of bed and made to Tsujiki, we were just about in time for lunch.

Without a clue where to dine (and certainly without any intention of following any recommendations within the Lonley Planet), we chose a spot that had a long queue of locals waiting outside (and no tourists). After about 20mins the hostess called "Simon-san", and we were in. I settled on a selection of fatty toro, salmon sushi and raw prawns over rice, whislt Darling went for a Sashimi set of raw scallops and salmon. The sushi was excellent, although I do admit to ordering a large Kirin for assistance.

Once comfortably sate, we walked on into Ginza, where Darling shopped inbetween asking me whether I was bored! Shopping done, we were off to Ueno for cherry blossom viewing, and then on to Asakusa (with everyone else apparently that was not at Ueno Park), for a walk through the stalls and quick look at Senso-Ji, before heading on back.

Tomorrow sees more shopping (I fear) in Ginza, Shibuya and probably Shinjuku. If I get my way we may make it over to Odiaba and the Onsen Monogatari - but we shall wait and see.