Sushi Blog

People love local festivals in Japan.  Here at Tori No Ichi in Tokyo, the streets offer a load of traditional Japanese experience.  A wide array of charms and prayer ornaments reflecting the shrine legacy are sold here.

Shinjuku is the most lively district in Tokyo to visit at night. This is where the entire area lights up with hundreds of thousand neon signs that attract people walking on the street. There are limitless restaurants and places to have fun. John and Peter explore the city on a scooter.

After living in Japan for a number of years, Simon and Martina are about to try Fugu, a poisonous blow fish for the first time. Despite the notorious fish consumption, Fugu is not for casual dining.  In fact, good portion of the Japanese population have never tried this famous fish in their lifetime. There are two contributing factors to the reluctance. Firstly Fugu is not readily available as it is prepared only by trained chef with certification in Fugu preparation.  Secondly, having it sets back more than $100 as it's usually served by a high-end restaurant.

Yoshinoya is one of the most ubiquitous fast food beef bowl restaurants in Japan, but that's not the restaurant John is showing us today.  After working late, the video host drops in to Matsuya at midnight, a fierce competitor of Yoshinoya. The beef bowl eatery has a good selection of topping which made John a repeat customer.

John reveals the secret of Akihabara, a nerd town with stores and shops filled with Anime, manga, and wide array of items sought after by game enthusiasts. The video host is eager to prepare the viewers for what he's about to unravel. Excitement mounts as the camera sneaks into a hidden dark alley which is only a block away from the busiest street of Akihabara.