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Take 2: Zip Trip - San Jose's Japantown
Mornings on 2 is the road for another edition of KTVU's Zip Trips.
Gasia and Andre visit San Jose's Japantown, one of only three historic Japantowns remaining in the U.S.
The duo talks with a member of the Roy Station coffee shop family and its deep roots that has served the community for generations.
The conversation then shifts to The Get Down Studio, a dance studio in Japantown that emphasizes street styles like locking, popping, and hip-hop, promoting dance as a form of self-expression and community building. Studio representatives share insights into making dance accessible to everyone and even offer a brief demonstration.
Then, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan discusses the city's commitment to preserving unique neighborhoods like Japantown, emphasizing support for small, often immigrant-owned businesses to maintain the city's diverse character amidst tech industry growth.
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By KTVU Fox 2 (Bay Area)Mornings on 2 is the road for another edition of KTVU's Zip Trips.
Gasia and Andre visit San Jose's Japantown, one of only three historic Japantowns remaining in the U.S.
The duo talks with a member of the Roy Station coffee shop family and its deep roots that has served the community for generations.
The conversation then shifts to The Get Down Studio, a dance studio in Japantown that emphasizes street styles like locking, popping, and hip-hop, promoting dance as a form of self-expression and community building. Studio representatives share insights into making dance accessible to everyone and even offer a brief demonstration.
Then, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan discusses the city's commitment to preserving unique neighborhoods like Japantown, emphasizing support for small, often immigrant-owned businesses to maintain the city's diverse character amidst tech industry growth.
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