REAL TOKYO

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

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Check out this episode where Alex and Emily experience a wide spectrum of Yakitori dishes from fine-dining to cheap authentic izakayas.

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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

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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.

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Alex introduces the major hubs in Tokyo to visit for modern art exhibits as well as Teamlab's immersive art experiences

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In our New Segment, “The Specialist”, we interview John Gauntner.

Mr.John was Born in Ohio, USA.

When coming to Japan in 1988 it became attractive for sake, Serial sake column in English text newspaper "The Japan Times".

He is carrying out various activities to convey the wonderfulness of sake.

This time, we’re interviewing plenty of application knowledge that that can be used when you came to Japan from introductory knowledge such as charm and type of sake!

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This time Rana visits a Japanese summer festival and reports from the scene.

Takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and more summer food and eats just begging to be tried!

Lastly, an interview from German backpacker Johan!

And his personal tips into some interesting and dark sides of Japanese history.

Finally, a quick recommendation on a must-see festival in Kyoto!

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In part two of Pizza in Japan, Alex shares his two favorite pizza joints in Tokyo as well as the weird pizza flavors provided by Dominos.

Enjoy with Tokyo original craft beer.

[The shop introduced in this episode]

pizza slice(daikanyama)

https://bit.ly/2KhzuBu

pizza slice2(omotesando)

https://bit.ly/2MTZK3m

devil craft(hamamatsucho,kanda,gotanda)

https://bit.ly/2KfipET

https://bit.ly/2MnraO6

https://bit.ly/2K6Q5Zp

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We saw Netflix's original Ugly Delicious with David Chang.

David says the best pizza in the world is in Japan,so we went to go check those places out! and We will also introduce the unique and best delicious pizza specialty shops that only eat in Japan.

[The shop introduced in this episode]

Seirinkan(nakameguro)

http://bit.ly/2JIGK9a

En Boca(yoyogiuehara)

http://bit.ly/2JN7NQV

Savoy tomato-cheese(azabu-jyuban)

http://bit.ly/2y2RZoo

Instagram account

@realtokyofm

※you can also find our Ramen Map of the Yamanote line!

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In our New Segment, “The Specialist”, we interview former Country Manager of Yelp Japan, Tomo Takada, about the wonderful world of Craft Beer that’s taking Japan by storm.

Tomo also talks about the history of beer in Japan, the influence of the four dominant beer companies: Asahi, Kirin, Ebisu, and Suntory, as well as Japan specific beer phenomenons like “Ji Beer” and Hoppy.

Check out his impressive list of recommendations below:

[Pioneer]

Baird Brewing(Shizuoka,Numazu)

https://bairdbeer.com/

※Baird has multiple bars/restaurants in Tokyo area.

Nakameguro(https://bit.ly/2shPUPb)

Harajuku(https://bit.ly/2KYdEQ2)

Takadanobaba(https://bit.ly/2ks1C6q)

Hitachino Brewing Lab.(Tokyo,Kanda)

https://hitachino.cc/en/visit/brewinglab.html

Yo-ho Brewing Company(Nagano)

http://yohobrewing.com/e/

[True Micro Breweries]

Kyoto Brewing Company In Kyoto

https://kyotobrewing.com/#

Y.Y.G Brewery in Shinjuku

http://www.yygbrewery.com/en/

[Best Places to enjoy craft beer]

Spring valley Brewery Tokyo (Daikanyama)

https://bit.ly/2kuDQ9V

Mikkeller Tokyo (shibuya)

https://bit.ly/2xe6RQe

Kraft Work Dining Banji　kaichou

https://bit.ly/2sdXOtM

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