Keyword: Ueno Part 2 (Ameyoko)

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7th September 2019 15 mins Season 3 Episode 14

Today is part 2 of the virtual Ueno tour. We'll begin at Shinobazu Exit and explore over 400 shops in the Ameyoko area. It used to be a black market post-war that sold candies and US military surplus items. It came to be called "Ameyoko" from candy (="ame") and America. The central building carries unusual ingredients such as spices from around the world and fish/frogs from tropical areas. With Tokyo's oldest Koreatown and jewelry district by Indian owners, you'll encounter people from different backgrounds and religions.

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Season 3 · Episode 15

Keyword: Yakatabune

Today, we'll take a unique journey on the waterfront. "Yakatabune" is a boat ride that dates back to the Edo period. We'll show you each step from reservations to the ride. "Yakatabune" also provides delicious food. Sand borer and sea eel are popular dishes served as tempura from the Edo period where they used to fish off the boat. TOKYO SKYTREE and Rainbow Bridge reflections can be seen on the water. The grand finale is spectacular fireworks. You'll get a special experience of Tokyo's waterfront history.

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