Ten minutes' walk from Meguro Station, Happo-En is one of Tokyo's most pleasant traditional gardens. The name means 'beautiful from any angle', which explains its appeal as a venue for weddings; come here at the weekend and you're likely to see happy couples being photographed with the garden as their backdrop. Designed around a central pond, the garden is home to venerable bonsai trees, an ancient stone lantern, and a teahouse where you can enjoy tea and snacks served by ladies in kimonos.
Peter Sidell @peter.sidell
I came to Japan from Manchester, England in 2003, and have travelled a lot since then, around Japan and in Asia. When I'm not working, I write satire and perform stand-up comedy in and around Tokyo. Check YouTube for a taste.