2016年4月23日土曜日

Home is where you make it (1)

I have lived in eighteen places so far –- nine in Tokyo, five in USA and four in UK. Sometimes I ponder over which is my all-time favorite. It was changing slightly depending on the latest experience and comparison.


Last night I had to decide my current home Akasaka is No. 1. I was receiving a head spa treatment in a hidden place that used to be a high class Japanese restaurant. The shop accepts only two customers at a time in separate spacious rooms to keep a tranquil environment. A new esthetician yesterday was marvelous. I was truly healed and had to make a reservation for the next time upon completion of the three-hour head, facial and body course that ended with a handmade organic small cake and only subtly sweet ginger tea.

This is what I call sophistication.

Only five minutes’ walk from my place, this is just one example that contributes to my overall satisfaction with Akasaka. Located in the very heart of central Tokyo, part of Akasaka I live in remain quiet and leafy on both weekdays and weekends.

Almost five years ago, I just walked in a local real estate agent, who told me “You’re very lucky, there is a place that was just cancelled." She excitedly added "I'm totally sure you’ll love it, come with me!”

Then I followed her and fell in love with my current apartment. As such, I found my home completely effortlessly without seeing any other properties in the area and I still love it.