On arrival we sat straight down in a sort of pine orchard for a picnic. In dappled shade beneath the trees we sat amid clover and violets, with a few butterflies putting in an appearance. Though there were quite a few fellow picnickers there was plenty of room to spread out, and despite the towering skyscrapers above, it was really pleasant and relaxing. Emily lay on the mat and ran her fingers through the grass while we tucked in.
After our meal, and a snack for Emily, we walked on around the salt-water lake and out to the bay-side path to look at the boats. Our route to the exit took us via the beds of peonies that were just past their best but still beautiful. There were many different colours, and some blooms with the diameter of dinner plates. They have a passing similarity with roses and a gentle scent.
As it was still quite early, we decided to risk walking on up to Ginza to pick up a few essentials at electronics megastore BIC Camera. For once we managed to get exactly what we needed, so we retained the feeling of relaxation gained earlier. On the way we passed a shop selling yukata, and as I'd been trying to find one for wearing around the flat we tried to get one. However, I hadn't realised that even with a yukata one normally wears an obi and some special ties. All I wanted was a cotton dressing gown type of thing really, so that was too complicated (and expensive). Shame, as it was rather pretty. There is a more informal, shorter sort of robe usually worn at onsen which would suit my needs better, so the search continues.
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