REAL TOKYO

In this episode, we went to go look at places in Tokyo where you can meet robots in person.

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STARBUCKS RESERVE ROASTERY TOKYO

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Henn na Hotel Maihama Tokyo Bay

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・Gumdam

THE GUNDAM BASETOKYO（DiverCity Tokyo Plaza）

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Gundam Cafe diversity TokyoPlaza

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Gundam Cafe Akihabara

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・Doraemon

Noborito Station

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roppongi hills

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There are plenty of cherry blossoms in Tokyo, and parks to visit them.

We expand on our mention of cherry blossoms in Nakameguro with a look at both the most popular places for Hanami "flower viewing" and a few more new parks that might not have been on your radar.

Chidorigafuchi Ryokudou

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Inokashira Park

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Rikugien Gardens

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Shinjuku Gyoen NationalGarden

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Yoyogi Park

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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.

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Kyu Asakura House

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Daikanyama Tsutaya Bookstore

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Ivy place

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King George

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Spring Valley Brewery Tokyo

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SATURDAYS NEW YORK CITY Tokyo

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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

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Tachikui Yakiniku Jirōmaru

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Nakameguro Lounge

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SIDEWALK STAND

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Deli fu cious

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Yakitori Tsukada

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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.

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Shibuya Stream

https://shibuyastream.jp

LUKE’S LOBSTER Shibuya Stream

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Shibuya Bridge

https://shibuyabridge.jp

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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.

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MAISON ABLE Cafe Ron Ron

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SEIRINKAN

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Yakitori Tsukada

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AFURI FINE RAMEN Nakameguro

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the COUNTER Roppongi

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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.

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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

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6:45〜

Kamenari Issa

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9:10〜

Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience

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14:56〜

Tokyo Saryo

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18:06〜

Suzukien Asakusa Honten

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20:20〜

Kosoan

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In this episode we introduce a couple of noteworthy coffee shops in Tokyo and the connection between third wave coffee and kissaten culture.

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6:47〜

Blue Bottle Coffee Kiyosumi-shirakawa Roastery & Cafe

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15:20〜

Sarutahiko Coffee Omotesando

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22:50〜

STREAMER COFFEE COMPANY SHIBUYA

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31:45〜

AOTIGER Coffee

http://www.aotiger.com

43:00〜

bricolage bread & co.

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We went to go visit the new fish market down in Toyosu, checking the

free markets and delicious restaurants

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Ichiba Sushi

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Sushi Dokoro Yamazaki

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Marutake

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Mosuke Dango

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