Shaun Davies has lived in Tokyo on and off since 2002 and returned this year to continue studying Japanese.

He writes a column for Japan Inc magazine and has contributed stories about Japan to the Sydney Morning Herald, the Sunday Telegraph, Men's Style and others. He's also a producer for ninemsn's National Nine News website.

What's your favourite thing to do on a Sunday?

A picnic with friends in one of Tokyo's many fine parks. Yoyogi Park near Harajuku is great for people watching, but I prefer Inokashira Park — it's quieter and close to my favourite neighbourhood, Kichijoji.

How would you spend a long weekend?

By getting out of the city — you don't have to go far to find somewhere great. I'd probably head to the Japan Alps for some monkey spotting, before soaking in a hot tub and drinking a few beers at a ryokan (Japanese inn).

What's your idea of a good night out?

Tokyo's a city of endless options and often the best nights out just happen to you. But I'm fond of starting the night at a raucous izakaya (a bar where meals are also served), before moving on to some hole-in-the-wall place for solid boozing until the sun comes up.

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