Despite the searing heat and sweat-inducing humidity, we couldn't cower indoors under the aircon unit all day, so decided to go to Shinjuku Gyoen park.
First we had another gorgeous lunch at the Breton creperie by the Times Square roof garden. 
Emily 'paddled' in the water feature; the water was as warm as her bath.
We'd only been to Shinjuku Gyoen once before, at Hanamai (cherry-blossom-viewing time), when it was heaving. Now it was really quiet and a lovely haven from the hordes of shoppers a few streets away.
We walked down to the string of small lakes and sat under a shelter for a while to take in the view. The main lake is traditional Japanese in style, with a low arched wooden bridge, immaculately-trained pine trees, carefully selected boulders and obligatory carp.
We spent an hour there before wending our way home. It is important to remember that Emily must be kept as cool as possible, so even if we can take the conditions we have to think of her.
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