Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on March 2011

The Conrad Tokyo (www.conradtokyo.co.jp) is getting into the spirit of hanami season with its beautifully crafted “Yoshino” bento. The lunchbox (¥5,800) features 20 bite-size delicacies, including sakura-flavored simmered tako, Japanese-style hamburg steak, chirashi-zushi and fresh seasonal vegetables. The two-tiered box is a keepsake in its own right, with a vivid furoshiki cloth you can use later as a decorative wrapping. Only five boxes will be available per day, so call the Conrad Tokyo’s Kazahana restaurant at 03-6388-8000 to reserve up to two days before your picnic.