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BAR HIGH FIVE You may feel as if you’re entering an office and not in the right place, but continue on. The bartenders here take mixology very seriously so don’t expect any slapdash cocktails. Drinks are mixed with respect for the fine art of drink making. A barman will ask a few questions to glean what you like and you can trust them to create something amazing. Efflore Ginza5 Bldg. BF, 5-4-15 Ginza Chuo-ku

TSUKIJI FISH MARKET A must when in Tokyo. Keep an eye out for the turret trucks whizzing around everywhere (it’s a busy place) but it’s incredible to wander around and view the sea’s offerings. It’s also a great opportunity to eat a Japanese breakfast: look for stalls that are busy and popular as the locals know what’s best. 5 Chome-2-1 Tsukiji, Chuo

INAKAYA Settle at the cosy horseshoeshaped counter ready for some humour and the finest of meals which are all served on long wooden paddles. Fresh ingredients are on display and you point and it is cooked in front of you. Presentation is perfection from the porcelain sake pots, horseradish grater, dove-tailed sake boxes, striped napkins and indigo woven coasters. Be sure to book. roppongiinakaya.jp

TAMAWARAI If you love soba, this is the place to try. The noodle dough is rolled and cut to order daily, so the wait is well worth it. An unassuming front with a stripped-back interior, it’s the perfect setting for enjoying a freshly cooked meal that tastes just as good if not better than homemade cooking. 5 Chome-23-3 Jinguma