REAL TOKYO

In part two of our Shinjuku feature, we dive into Japanese culture and traditional arts as we sit down and interview Mr. Hikoichi, a special guest and performer of Japanese traditional art of comedy Rakugo. Rakugo is an old art or storytelling which gained much popularity in the Edo period and is still performed to this day. Throughout the interview, Mr.Hikoichi gives us insight to what Rakugo is and lets us in on the artists’ techniques and even performs some for us. Rakugo can be viewed in Yose, performance halls, in a number of locations across Tokyo. In this episode, we introduce a particularly historic Yose in Shinjuku which Mr.Hikoichi describes from the performers perspective. Please take a moment to write us a review if you enjoy this podcast.

< Suehiro-tei >

http://bit.ly/Suehiro-tei

< Tickets to Mr. Hikoichi’s Performance in Portland >

http://bit.ly/2uPQvYg

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From must-eat gourmet spots to hidden treasures, Real Tokyo is your Tokyo travel guide. The first of our three-episode feature of Shinjuku! Shinjuku is the heart of Tokyo, it has so much exciting action going on it can be confusing where to actually go. This episode we bring you some delicious foods from traditional Tempura to fantastic dessert art and what the famous bar in Lost in Translation is really like. If you enjoy this podcast please write us a review!

[Tempura TsunaHachi Shinjuku So Honten]

https://goo.gl/gqbx6b

[NEWoMan]

https://goo.gl/hE5xTQ

https://www.newoman.jp/en/

[Janice Wong]

https://goo.gl/oCvF2r

[New York Bar]

https://goo.gl/Wd7WMn

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From must-eat gourmet spots to hidden treasures, Real Tokyo is your Tokyo travel guide.

Trains, taxis, and translations, in this special episode Rana lets you in on how to conveniently navigate Japan’s train stations and gives you the down-low about the JR rail pass. Finally, we introduce Japan’s police boxes (koban) to save the day when you are in need! Stay tuned through the end to hear about a special summer festival as well! Please write us a review and visit our twitter!

【Useful Japanese】

Where is _________?

____はどこですか?

____wa doko desk ka?

I want to go to ______.

________に行きたいです。

________ni ikitai desu.

【JR Rail Pass】

http://www.japanrailpass.net/en/index.html

【Ending】

Hama-ori Festival

http://www.chigasaki-cci.or.jp/hamaori/hamaori.html

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From must-eat gourmet spots to hidden treasures, real tokyo is your Tokyo travel guide.

This time yelp elite coffee mania Alex leads this all-coffee special.

Dive deep with us into Japan’s Coffee shops and discover Alex’s personal top three favourites.

Sit down with a hot cup and an an in-depth interview with Japan’s specialty coffee expert and founder of Good Coffee, Mr. Takehiro! They discuss what i unique about Tokyo’s Coffee Culture, what aspects are considering in judging a good coffee shop and much more on the coffee scene.

Links:

< City Spotlight >

・Koffee Mameya: https://goo.gl/NVT8fe

・Kitsune Cafe: https://goo.gl/i5xDFg

・Deus Ex Machina Harajuku: https://goo.gl/TReN7z

< Guest: Good Coffee Creative Director Takahiro Takeuchi >

・ http://en.goodcoffee.me/

・ Kichijoji Light Up Coffee: https://goo.gl/4CqX2F

・ Shibuya Chatei Hato : https://goo.gl/y9GFip

< Alex’s Yelp >

・Alex’s Coffee collection (iphone/ipad accessible) ： https://goo.gl/iHTnfg

・Alex’s Tokyo Coffee list (computer accessible) ： https://goo.gl/EqASMv

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-Untourist Tokyo-

・Go beyond Cafe Au Lait and dive in to discover the perfect cup of coffee just for you at "Koffee Mameya"！(yelp: https://goo.gl/BrvWGG )

-Expats Japan-

We talk with Miguel who lets us in on what life as a student in Japan is like and in the United States, as well as his favorite area in Tokyo, lively but not overwhelming with great places to eat and drink. (Yaesu Exit of Tokyo Station and Tokyo Marunouchi Building: https://goo.gl/rjX8rP )

-Ending-

・Have a Japanese home-cooked meal in this very local spot with surprisingly great food and reasonable prices. (Azemichi: https://goo.gl/JuedVx )

・Alex gives us one of his personal favorite coffee places as a sip of an upcoming Coffee special. (Deus Ex Machina: https://goo.gl/UHJo2Y )

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Details：

*<[City Spotlight]>

Get immersed into kawaii culture right at its birthplace. Or head over to the otherside of the station for a totally relaxed atmosphere. We give you the downlow on Harajuku and great foods to try out.

|| Rainbow Pancake ：https://goo.gl/RudFch.

|| LUKE'S：https://goo.gl/fL48qO

|| Takeshita Street (竹下通り) : https://goo.gl/TwmZ4fl

|| Yoyogi Park (代々木公園) : https://goo.gl/veHMCG

|| Meiji Jingu Shrine (明治神宮) : https://goo.gl/Bie9V7

*<[tips&tricks]>

Get an overlook of the weather of Japan's four seasons, what the temperture is like and what to wear.

More on the weather: https://goo.gl/29lLym

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-Untourist Tokyo-

“Aristugu” was founded by a sword craftsman and has an extensive history, now it sells Chef Knives.

"Turret Coffee" has some great coffee and even one of the infamous Tsukiji Turrets right in the store!

Artitsugu: https://goo.gl/2YYhAv

Turret Coffee: https://goo.gl/LRfGM5

-This Week in Tokyo-

We discuss the complicated and controversial issue of Tsukiji’s relocation to Toyosu. Why is the market moving? Why hasn’t is moved yet? What are the issues surrounding the move?

Yamazaki: https://goo.gl/bzTZvt

(We introduced Yamazaki in episode 13)

-Ending-

We answer a question about family friendly spots.

Disney Land: https://goo.gl/NSAot3

Disney Sea: https://goo.gl/kp3rTQ

Odaiba Joypolis: https://goo.gl/4R1LMq

(check out our episodes on Odaiba!)

Nikko Edo Wonderland: https://goo.gl/wG7BDq

Look out for updates to this list on our twitter!

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Details:

City Spotlight -

Tsukiji is home to a world-renowned fish market and is the number one tourist spot in Tokyo. From its origins to what the term "seri" means we give you background on the market and even our recommendation for amazing sushi in Tsukiji.

tokyocheapo article: https://goo.gl/SOr4WW

Sushi Yamazaki: https://goo.gl/i47DLR

Tsukiji homepage: https://goo.gl/9gbHuP

Interviews -

An insider's interview with our recommendation, Sushi Yamazaki's shop owner! Letting us in on what makes his shop just so special. We also interview a traveler from Vancouver who tells us about what tips and tricks he has found useful in Japan, including a map you can use offline!

city rail map (itunes store): https://goo.gl/KYqMIs

maps.me: http://maps.me/en/home

Ending-

We answer a couple questions from our dear listeners! Introducing some restaurants with histories of over 100 years! Also giving suggestions for family friendly spots.

Tempura Uoshin (Nihonbashi): https://goo.gl/myGHb0

Musashiya (Shimbashi): https://goo.gl/pSjf6A

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>Untourist Tokyo

We introduce a local favorite Isen which has a delicious Pork Cutlet Sandwich, encased in a soft bread that has an interesting historical purpose.

Ueno Zoo is famous for its Pandas and its long history. It is a great spot for families!

Isen: https://goo.gl/Kw1R3h

Ueno Zoo: https://goo.gl/9rlSeL

>Local Favorites

A special corner for this episode only, where friend and local Japanese Daichi tells us his personal recommendation. His recommendation is a neighbourhood favorite in Kichijouji.

Public Kitchen Kichijouji: https://goo.gl/jCJaIO

>Tips and Tricks

Alex introduces the Tokyo Metro Day pass which will let you ride on any Tokyo Metro for a whole day for a fixed price!

Rana tells us about the Route Finder machine in some stations which gives tourist information for Tokyo.

Tokyo Metro Day Pass: http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/ticket/value/1day/

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This program

city spotlight:

We talk about some of the history and famous spots in Ueno. Ameyoko-chou a famous and diverse shopping street and Ueno Park.

Ameyoko-cho: https://goo.gl/hAZbYd

Ueno Park: https://goo.gl/K0Dtzr

Ueno Starbucks: https://goo.gl/jeIg06

this week in japan:

This time we introduce the Ueno Welcome Passport, which will get you into each of the 10 famous Ueno institutions once during a set period of time.

Shake Shack and DOMINIQUE ANSEL BAKERY are collaborating! You might just be able to get your hands on DOMINIQUE ANSEL's famous Cronut in Japan.

more on Ueno and the Welcome Passport: http://ueno-bunka.jp/en/

Dominique Ansel Bakery Tokyo: https://goo.gl/OsWKiA

expats japan

We talk with Jordan about his business in Japan, life in Meguro, and his favorite spot to visit!

Jindaiji: https://goo.gl/UuvJLr

This show will continue to feature Ueno in the next episode. Introducing more underground deep spots.

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