Hidden spot

Beyond the mirror of Ikebukuro, at about 10 minutes, walking fast from the Tobu exit, one enters the 5th dimension. The transition is sudden, from the busy, raunchy Ikebukuro to leafy, provincial territories leaning not far from Mejiro, and even further down close by to Takadanobaba. Lately, I have been visiting time and again the Myonichikan, a former school built in 1921 and drawn mostly by Franck Lloyd Wright. It is a soothing place, lovely under the sun, thoughtful under grey skies. Closed on Monday, and partially closed on week-ends when they lend the place for wedding ceremonies, get there between 10:30 am and 4 pm. Take the 600 entrance ticket for a light drink and biscuit. Enjoy. Then walk around south and get lost in urban countryside.