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Tokyo is the largest metropolitan area in the world. It retained a lot of its cultural identity with deep and visible roots in its history and traditions. It also acquired Western influences. Some of its neighborhoods feel like a vision from the future, with ever taller, sleeker structures. Others evoke the past with wooden buildings and glowing lanterns. Every corner hints at possible discoveries. 

In this episode:

•  Dave Hackerson takes us through Tokyo's origins as Edo village . He explains what's behind  Japan's relationship with the outside world and the role religion plays in everyday life. He also shares his personal favorite hidden gem in the city - Sawanoi nihonshu brewery (http://www.sawanoi-sake.com/en). Dave's blog: https://akiruno-life.hatenablog.jp/entry/2018/03/04/223608
• Is Tokyo really the riskiest city in the world?
• Bathhouses culture in Japan - onsen versus sento
• Toshimaen Niwa no Yu onsen ( http://www.niwanoyu.jp/niwa/)
• We visit Golden Gai and the Pearl bar. We speak to Pearl's owner Natsuko. More about Natsuko and the Pearl: Instagram handle: Pearl7253, The Pearl: Shinjuku Golden Gai, 3rd street, 2nd floor
•  A special guest - Little Meg - one of the most prominent food personalities on Instagram in Asia - shares her insights into Japanese cuisine and food really worth trying in Japan. Little Meg talks about tradition vs. innovation in Japanese cuisine and explains the concepts of kaiseki and omakase. Little Meg's Instagram handle: little_meg_siu_meg

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In the inaugural episode of "TravelZoom" we are going to Hong Kong.
The host, Aga Skoczypiec,  interviews Pete Spurrier, the author of an exceptional series of guidebooks to Hong Kong. Pete takes us on a tour through Hong Kong's colonial past, and tells us how the city has changed since he moved to Hong Kong in the early 90s.

She also talks to  Jowett Yu, the Executive Chef of Ho Lee Fook - a popular contemporary Chinese restaurant in Hong Kong. Jowett shares his thoughts on Cantonese cuisine and the gastronomic scene in the city. 

Finally, a trip to Hong Kong would not be complete without experiencing its many islands - over 250 to be exact.  We visit the vibrant island of Cheung Chau to hear how an unexpected discovery led to Hong Kong’s first and last Olympic gold medal.

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"TravelZoom" is a new travel show hosted by Aga Skoczypiec, an avid traveler and globetrotter. In every episode we will explore a new destination beyond the surface of landmarks and attractions.  We’ll talk to local insiders to get a sense of the social and cultural context of each place. We’ll look for the hidden gems that you are not likely to find in the guide book. We’ll also get a taste of the uniquely local, yet not so obvious, cuisine. 
Premiering 14 February

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