Let's Explore Tokyo Podcast

Do you want to enjoy traditional Japanese public baths? We've got some recommendations for some great "onsens" both in and just outside of Tokyo.

We look at how to get to and from Tokyo's two major international airports, Haneda and Narita.

Do you have a special diet and are thinking of coming to Japan? We've got some tips on where to eat if you're vegetarian, vegan, or are looking for halal or kosher food options in Tokyo.

Links to restaurants we mention!

Vegetarian & Vegan:

T's Tantan

http://ts-restaurant.jp/tantan/

Nagi Shokudo

https://favy-jp.com/topics/2704

Halal

Ramen Ouka (vegetarian also)

https://fooddiversity.today/en/article_1256.html

Gyumon

https://gyumon.shopinfo.jp/pages/2894928/static

Samrat

http://www.samrat.co.jp/

Coco Ichiban (vegetarian also)

https://www.ichibanya.co.jp/english/

Kosher/Israeli

Shamaim

https://www.shamaimtokyo.com/

Ta-im

http://www.ta-imebisu.com/english/

David's Deli

http://www.davidsdeli.co.jp/Engindex.html

Chana's Place

https://www.chanasplace.com/

Kosher Delica

https://kosherdelica.com/

Banking, getting a phone, getting an apartment! They're not necessarily the most exciting things in life, but they are some of the most important. In this episode, we share some advice and experiences on how to do these things when you first arrive in Japan.

Japanese convenience stores aren't just great for snacks and drinks, you can do so many things there: pay your bills, print documents, send luggage to the airport. In this episode, we talk about some of the really useful things you can do at a "Konbini."

Check out the snack tasting video on our YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/Oqkd1EtF_ww

Beer tasting video - https://youtu.be/fFB4-rv1vqo

Teaching English is one of the most popular ways for foreigners to find work in Japan. In this episode, we talk about some of the most common English teaching jobs in Japan and what you might face as a new teacher.

Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) is one of the biggest events in the Japanese calendar. In this episode, we explain what a typical hanami in Japan is like and share some tips on where to go in Tokyo to see sakura in bloom.

Trains are the lifeblood of Tokyo. They are efficient, clean, on time, but can be a little bit confusing if you're new to Tokyo. In this episode, we give some advice to help you use Tokyo's huge rail network.

In this episode, we give you a basic guide to Shibuya. How to get to Shibuya, how to navigate Shibuya, places to go, a few places you might not want to go to, and even a few lesser known parts of Shibuya that can be really interesting.

There are a lot of common preconceptions about Japan. In our first episode, we discuss some of the most common ones we've come across since living in Japan.

Is everything in Japan super modern? Does everyone only eat sushi? Are all Japanese people really short? Are Japanese people always polite? Are the trains really efficient and always on time? We'll give our answers to these questions.