Looking ahead: Connections Tokyo AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO: TOKYO Check in at... ANDAZ TOKYO TORANOMON HILLS
Perched on the top floors of Toranomon Hills tower, this sky-high luxury boutique offers stunning views of Tokyo from every perspective. Centrally located between Tokyo Tower and Imperial
Palace, the elegantly appointed 164 guestrooms and suites seamlessly blend local design and modern conveniences, with traditional Japanese artwork adorning the restaurants and public spaces. After a day of exploring, get to know fellow travellers
over nightly complimentary wine and canapes at Andaz Lounge. Unwind with a personalised Jiyujizai treatment at AO Spa & Club, then head to the 52nd floor for a seasonal craft cocktail while admiring the inspiring night views at the highest rooftop bar in the city.
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MATSUNOZUSHI Where to eat...
“Sushi started in Tokyo, it’s the original place for real sushi culture,” explains Yoshi Tezuka, a sushi chef from legendary Tokyo restaurant Matsunozushi. “Tokyo is one of the best places to eat sushi,” he continues, “because Tokyo Bay is home to one of the best parts of the ocean for fishing.” It’s astonishing a location so close to a city as dense as Tokyo can produce such high-quality seafood, but that’s one of the many mystical elements that make Tokyo sushi so special. “Food culture is completely different in Tokyo,” he says. “In other
areas like Kyoto, and other parts of west Japan, chefs are trained in a more kaiseki style. There they cook everything: sushi, tempura, soba, while in Tokyo we separate and specialize.” Other chefs may know a lot about sushi, but they don’t know it as Tokyo chefs do. “That’s why,” Tezuka says, “the culture of sushi is so special in this area.” For Tezuka, sushi is in his blood; he’s a fourth-generation chef
at Matsunozushi, a restaurant that’s been serving Edo-style sushi since 1910. He also works as an ambassador for sushi, travelling the globe and serving world leaders at international events like the 2019 Osaka G20 Summit. No one person is the same, so no one course crafted by Tezuka is the same. “I make sure each course is perfectly suited to my customer,” he explains. “I can tell by body language and backgrounds what people like, so I can adjust what I do to suit them.” He also runs private class-style dining experiences - which you can join - at his restaurant. Each sushi experience is tailor-made to suit the desires, tastes and interests of each customer. Whether you want to pick your fish fresh from the market, get hands-on making sushi, or you’re just here to eat, Tezuka will chat with you
beforehand to ensure your visit is one-of-a-kind.
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46 December 2019
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