Fude Japan (Makeup brushes from Japan)

Hi Everyone,

I’ve mentioned before that I sometimes need something new to break out of my daily routine. 

Usually, I’ll visit a new coffee shop—that’s about it.

This time, I decided to take it a step further and stay at a hotel in Tokyo.

The thing is, I had some credit card points that I needed to use before the end of the year. I discovered I could use them for a stay at a Marriott Group hotel. While the Ritz-Carlton in Roppongi required far more points than I had, I was able to book a night at the Westin Tokyo.

The Westin Tokyo is just 30 minutes from my home, conveniently located near Shibuya.

So, what did I do during my stay?

The plan included meals, so I spent quite a bit of time in the dining room… and I worked.

If I had traveled to another city, I probably would have explored more. But being so close to Shibuya—a place I know well—nothing felt particularly new or exciting, except for the hotel itself.

It was all pretty ordinary, really… except for one thing.

I went to the gym at midnight and found that I was the only person there. 

It felt a bit strange to have the whole place to myself!

The gym had a TV playing CNN, which was broadcasting coverage of Thanksgiving celebrations in the U.S.

It looked freezing cold there, and just watching it made me feel chilly!

Oh, and I also stopped by the bar—just to grab a soft drink, LOL.

Next time, I’ll plan a trip to Kyoto or Osaka and share more photos.

Thank you for reading,

Toshiya