Episodes
Daikanyama is a lesser known part of the city for tourist, but is a fashionable favorite for locals. Check out this episode where we talk about the little Brooklyn of Tokyo. [The shop introduced in this episode] Kyu Asakura House https://bit.ly/2DaGmL9 Daikanyama Tsutaya Bookstore https://bit.ly/2DQ0qUH Ivy place https://bit.ly/2Giljtw King George https://bit.ly/2GhDvU9 Spring Valley Brewery Tokyo https://bit.ly/2t6Kc3i SATURDAYS NEW YORK CITY...
Published 02/04/19
Daikanyama is a lesser known part of the city for tourist, but is a fashionable favorite for locals. Check out this episode where we talk about the little Brooklyn of Tokyo. [The shop introduced in this episode] Kyu Asakura House https://bit.ly/2DaGmL9 Daikanyama Tsutaya Bookstore https://bit.ly/2DQ0qUH Ivy place https://bit.ly/2Giljtw King George https://bit.ly/2GhDvU9 Spring Valley Brewery Tokyo https://bit.ly/2t6Kc3i SATURDAYS NEW YORK CITY...
Published 02/04/19
Nakameguro is one of our favorite neighborhoods. Not is it a close stop from Shibuya, it's a hotspot for the artisanal coffee shops, restaurants, and apparel. It's also the most popular stop for sakura [The shop introduced in this episode] Tachikui Yakiniku Jirōmaru https://bit.ly/2U1EsDv Nakameguro Lounge https://bit.ly/2DmPxcZ SIDEWALK STAND https://bit.ly/2QYiuiN Deli fu cious https://bit.ly/2CuPcDj Yakitori Tsukada https://bit.ly/2EmKMAZ
Published 01/21/19
Nakameguro is one of our favorite neighborhoods. Not is it a close stop from Shibuya, it's a hotspot for the artisanal coffee shops, restaurants, and apparel. It's also the most popular stop for sakura [The shop introduced in this episode] Tachikui Yakiniku Jirōmaru https://bit.ly/2U1EsDv Nakameguro Lounge https://bit.ly/2DmPxcZ SIDEWALK STAND https://bit.ly/2QYiuiN Deli fu cious https://bit.ly/2CuPcDj Yakitori Tsukada https://bit.ly/2EmKMAZ
Published 01/21/19
Today we’re going to talk about the redevelopment project that is ongoing in Shibuya. Many changes will be taking place in Shibuya from next year all the way to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. [The shop introduced in this episode] Shibuya Stream https://shibuyastream.jp LUKE’S LOBSTER Shibuya Stream https://bit.ly/2C7bw5G Shibuya Bridge https://shibuyabridge.jp
Published 01/07/19
Today we’re going to talk about the redevelopment project that is ongoing in Shibuya. Many changes will be taking place in Shibuya from next year all the way to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. [The shop introduced in this episode] Shibuya Stream https://shibuyastream.jp LUKE’S LOBSTER Shibuya Stream https://bit.ly/2C7bw5G Shibuya Bridge https://shibuyabridge.jp
Published 01/07/19
In the last episode of the year, Alex and Emily look back into their favorite discoveries of 2018 including the ones that haven’t been mentioned in previous episodes. [The shop introduced in this episode] MAISON ABLE Cafe Ron Ron https://bit.ly/2GiVwTr SEIRINKAN https://bit.ly/2ByYJKf Yakitori Tsukada https://bit.ly/2EmKMAZ AFURI FINE RAMEN Nakameguro https://bit.ly/2zZRx8O the COUNTER Roppongi https://bit.ly/2QXX0GV
Published 12/17/18
In the last episode of the year, Alex and Emily look back into their favorite discoveries of 2018 including the ones that haven’t been mentioned in previous episodes. [The shop introduced in this episode] MAISON ABLE Cafe Ron Ron https://bit.ly/2GiVwTr SEIRINKAN https://bit.ly/2ByYJKf Yakitori Tsukada https://bit.ly/2EmKMAZ AFURI FINE RAMEN Nakameguro https://bit.ly/2zZRx8O the COUNTER Roppongi https://bit.ly/2QXX0GV
Published 12/17/18
In this episode, Alex and Emily talk about differences in New Years traditions between Japan and the US. Also, check out “Conan Without Borders: Japan” on Youtube. It’s hilarious.
Published 12/03/18
In this episode, Alex and Emily talk about differences in New Years traditions between Japan and the US. Also, check out “Conan Without Borders: Japan” on Youtube. It’s hilarious.
Published 12/03/18
in this episode, Emily shares the history of green tea in Japan and shares amazing places in Tokyo that approach tea from a new angle. [The shop introduced in this episode] 6:45〜 Kamenari Issa https://bit.ly/2Dr8prI 9:10〜 Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience https://bit.ly/2RYf9kQ 14:56〜 Tokyo Saryo https://bit.ly/2DL24bx 18:06〜 Suzukien Asakusa Honten https://bit.ly/2DLPxER 20:20〜 Kosoan https://bit.ly/2QShBt4
Published 11/19/18
in this episode, Emily shares the history of green tea in Japan and shares amazing places in Tokyo that approach tea from a new angle [The shop introduced in this episode] 6:45〜 Kamenari Issa https://bit.ly/2Dr8prI 9:10〜 Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience https://bit.ly/2RYf9kQ 14:56〜 Tokyo Saryo https://bit.ly/2DL24bx 18:06〜 Suzukien Asakusa Honten https://bit.ly/2DLPxER 20:20〜 Kosoan https://bit.ly/2QShBt4
Published 11/19/18
In this episode we introduce a couple of noteworthy coffee shops in Tokyo and the connection between third wave coffee and kissaten culture. [The shop introduced in this episode] 6:47〜 Blue Bottle Coffee Kiyosumi-shirakawa Roastery & Cafe https://bit.ly/2RAH7D6 15:20〜 Sarutahiko Coffee Omotesando https://bit.ly/2CYsTYA 22:50〜 STREAMER COFFEE COMPANY SHIBUYA https://bit.ly/2AL0HXz 31:45〜 AOTIGER Coffee http://www.aotiger.com 43:00〜 bricolage bread &...
Published 11/05/18
In this episode we introduce a couple of noteworthy coffee shops in Tokyo and the connection between third wave coffee and kissaten culture. [The shop introduced in this episode] 6:47〜 Blue Bottle Coffee Kiyosumi-shirakawa Roastery & Cafe https://bit.ly/2RAH7D6 15:20〜 Sarutahiko Coffee Omotesando https://bit.ly/2CYsTYA 22:50〜 STREAMER COFFEE COMPANY SHIBUYA https://bit.ly/2AL0HXz 31:45〜 AOTIGER Coffee http://www.aotiger.com 43:00〜 bricolage bread &...
Published 11/05/18
We went to go visit the new fish market down in Toyosu, checking the free markets and delicious restaurants [The shop introduced in this episode] Ichiba Sushi https://bit.ly/2J93We1 Sushi Dokoro Yamazaki https://bit.ly/2CwcY3j Marutake https://bit.ly/2yu1ZET Mosuke Dango https://bit.ly/2Al8XgC
Published 10/22/18
We went to go visit the new fish market down in Toyosu, checking the free markets and delicious restaurants [The shop introduced in this episode] Ichiba Sushi https://bit.ly/2J93We1 Sushi Dokoro Yamazaki https://bit.ly/2CwcY3j Marutake https://bit.ly/2yu1ZET Mosuke Dango https://bit.ly/2Al8XgC
Published 10/22/18
Tsukiji inner markets just started their move to Toyosu last week. In this episode, we’ll talk about the reasons for why they’re moving, where they’re moving, and notable places to check out in Tsukiji even after the move. [The shop introduced in this episode] Tsukiji Uogashi https://bit.ly/2E59DLi Tsukiji Suzutomi Sushitomi https://bit.ly/2y9fVnI Tsukiji Itadori Bekkan https://bit.ly/2CxJoey
Published 10/09/18
Tsukiji inner markets just started their move to Toyosu last week. In this episode, we’ll talk about the reasons for why they’re moving, where they’re moving, and notable places to check out in Tsukiji even after the move. [The shop introduced in this episode] Tsukiji Uogashi https://bit.ly/2E59DLi Tsukiji Suzutomi Sushitomi https://bit.ly/2y9fVnI Tsukiji Itadori Bekkan https://bit.ly/2CxJoey
Published 10/09/18
Check out this episode where Alex and Emily experience a wide spectrum of Yakitori dishes from fine-dining to cheap authentic izakayas.
Published 09/24/18
Check out this episode where Alex and Emily experience a wide spectrum of Yakitori dishes from fine-dining to cheap authentic izakayas.
Published 09/24/18
This episode featured a restaurant "Akihabara" represented by animation, games, and otaku culture! Emily who is a specialist in Akihabara and is also in charge of tour guide, Recommended unique restaurants such as maid cafe, sushi shop, and meat building where various meat dishes sukiyaki, Wagyu beef etc… can be eaten! [The store introduced in this episode] @home cafe: https://bit.ly/2Nrd4iR nadeshiko-zushi: https://bit.ly/2N0RUIZ Mansei-Akihabara: https://bit.ly/2CDIMF9
Published 09/10/18
This episode featured a restaurant "Akihabara" represented by animation, games, and otaku culture! Emily who is a specialist in Akihabara and is also in charge of tour guide, Recommended unique restaurants such as maid cafe, sushi shop, and meat building where various meat dishes sukiyaki, Wagyu beef etc… can be eaten! [The store introduced in this episode] @home cafe: https://bit.ly/2Nrd4iR nadeshiko-zushi: https://bit.ly/2N0RUIZ Mansei-Akihabara: https://bit.ly/2CDIMF9
Published 09/10/18
Shaved Ice is one of the most popular desserts during summertime in Japan. In this episode, we introduce luxury kakigori shops from Harajuku, Roppongi, and Ginza that serve different twists to the age old dessert.
Published 08/27/18
Shaved Ice is one of the most popular desserts during summertime in Japan. In this episode, we introduce luxury kakigori shops from Harajuku, Roppongi, and Ginza that serve different twists to the age old dessert.
Published 08/27/18
Alex introduces the major hubs in Tokyo to visit for modern art exhibits as well as Teamlab's immersive art experiences
Published 08/06/18