An American family enjoys a Tokyo day tour before embarking on a Japan cruise

 At Hamarikyu Gardens, they were deeply impressed by the contrast between the traditional Japanese garden with its pond and the surrounding skyscrapers. At the Pokémon Center in Nihonbashi, they bought many character goods requested by grandchildren and friends. For lunch, they challenged themselves to eat soba noodles using unfamiliar chopsticks.  In Shibuya, they actually crossed the famous Scramble Crossing, Tokyo's top tourist spot, making for a fulfilling day.