Showa Era Coffee Shops, a Trip Through Time! Nishi Ogikubo, Yanaka, and Minami-Senju Cafes Ep:65

The Tokyo Disney Resort, which will evolve further before 2020. We will deliver useful information. [The spot introduced in this episode] Tokyo Disneyland https://bit.ly/2Z2Aq0t Tokyo Disney Sea https://bit.ly/2YimsdR Dear Real Tokyo-ers, Thank you so much for joining us in this 3 year journey of two foreigners discovering the coolest places that Tokyo has to offer! We wish we could do this forever, but all good things must come to an end. This will be the last official episode for Real Tokyo. It’s not goodbye, but a see u soon! Or in Japanese, we say “matane!” Arigato, arigato, arigato for listening to this podcast. We hope we have helped you enjoy the real gems of Tokyo. You can follow our adventures post podcast at @kubotops and @emmylemons Love, Alex & Emily

Alex introduce recommended spots in Yamagata trip of the Tohoku region. [The spot introduced in this episode] Zaō Onsen Dairotenburo https://bit.ly/2JudSiP Zao Ropeway Zao Jizo Sancho Station https://bit.ly/2xG5zL7 Okama https://bit.ly/2xxOKCd

The spot introduced in this episode Arisugawanomiya Memorial Park https://bit.ly/2N3B78A NATIONAL AZABU https://bit.ly/2FCawt9 440Broadway Taco truck https://bit.ly/2ZBmIBK L.A. Juice https://bit.ly/2ZBmIBK Arobo https://bit.ly/2ZL7URb CANVAS TOKYO https://bit.ly/2Xw5ckY

Alex and Emily talk about convenience store.

Checkout this episode covering Tokyo's favorite neighbor city. [The spot introduced in this episode] The Tsurugaoka Hachimangu https://bit.ly/2WRQiC3 Kotoku-in Temple/ Kamakura Daibutsu https://bit.ly/30oLKFq Houkokuji https://bit.ly/2WRPNb9 Meigetsu-in Temple https://bit.ly/2K2TVlb KANNON COFFEE kamakura https://bit.ly/2HVAcRx TEDDY’S BIGGER BURGERS Kamakura Shichirigahama https://bit.ly/2Wu72lO

The Showa Era is a massive cultural and economic development period in Japan but its icons are often skipped over in your average trip around Tokyo. There are plenty of small, family owned coffee shops that encapsulate this post-war era's reconstruction, and they all have their quirks, from coo-coo clocks to handmade pastries. So take a step back in time with Emily to shops that are more than your average mainstream corner cafes.

We're going into a 10 day holiday strwak this week with thanks to the enthronement of a new emperor. That also means we're entering a new era: Reiwa. Alex explains each holiday and also talks about the Rolling Stones Self Produced Exhibit in Tokyo. ※The closing day of EXHIBITIONISM - The Rolling Stones, which we talked about last episode, has been extended until Wednesday, June 5th! Take this opportunity to check it out if you're in Tokyo! [The shop introduced in this episode] TOC GOTANDA MESSE https://bit.ly/2VDRRX6 MUJI GINZA https://bit.ly/2GExiQK

In this episode, Alex & Emily talk about their experiences at amazing Onigiri, Okonomiyaki, Okinawa Chinese and Dim Sum restaurants that were mentioned in the Michelin Guide. [The shop introduced in this episode] Yadoroku https://bit.ly/2Iz1YFl OSAKA Kitchen https://bit.ly/2Zd9JqH Amanoya https://bit.ly/2KFBDrZ Tama https://bit.ly/2Iyg0r5 Tim Ho Wan Hibiya https://bit.ly/2UhswNy

In this episode, Alex & Emily share about their experiences at amazing Soba & Tempura restaurants that were mentioned in the Michelin Guide. [The shop introduced in this episode] Ginza Tempura Abe https://bit.ly/2YEOduz Bunkajin https://bit.ly/2I3CSOP Ootsuka https://bit.ly/2TLJJP7 HOSOKAWA https://bit.ly/2HQxiQm

In this episode, Alex & Emily talk about a couple of ramen shops that have Michelin stars or honorable mention. [The shop introduced in this episode] SOBA HOUSE Konjiki Hototogisu https://bit.ly/2Hss1OL Homemade Ramen Muginae https://bit.ly/2ulnCoB Mugi & Olive Ginza Honten https://bit.ly/2W4h6hJ Teuchishiki Chotakasuimen Nonokura https://bit.ly/2ObdmIu Ranchyu https://bit.ly/2ucBiSw KaneKitchen Noodles https://bit.ly/2T9dQzL Chūka Soba Nishino https://bit.ly/2CoKHLb