Its in my plan now too We are doing Teppan Edo for dinner but would love to meet for a drink somewhere either before or afterWhat time are we thinking of meeting? We could get somewhere and stake out a spot for illuminations while chatting
I always watch Illuminations from Japan. Either from the corner of the balcony in front of Tokyo Dining(arrive a half hour early for a spot), or from one of the squares in the pavement(bottom right in picture). Everyone goes up to the railing to watch, so never an issue viewing from a bit further back on "my square", even if I arrive there right at 9 pm. Sorry I will be unable to attend, as I had to change our dates, and we head back home the morning of the 22nd.