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Dive in Tokyo
Season 2 · Episode 8
Shin-Okubo - A Rich Tapestry of Cultures
0.028mJuly 5, 2023
Shin-Okubo is a neighborhood north of downtown Shinjuku that's known as Tokyo's Koreatown. Recently, it's evolved into a bustling multicultural community with residents from across Asia. In this episode we'll learn about a unit of 100 musketeers that cultivated azaleas here, discover the town's reputation for musical instruments, and visit a Japanese language school that supports exchange students. We see how locals are working to foster an inclusive community.
Episodes
- Episode 1Omori - A Taste of the Sea
- Episode 2Kanda - A Historic Town with Heart
- Episode 3Oji - Charmed by Foxes and Cherry Blossoms
- Episode 4Shimbashi - A Junction of Old & New
- Episode 5Takanawa - The Gateway to Tokyo
- Episode 6Chofu - The City of Cinema and Water
- Episode 7Ikebukuro - A Town with an Artistic Soul
- Episode 8Shin-Okubo - A Rich Tapestry of Cultures
- Episode 9Asakusa - A Tour of Summer Traditions
- Episode 10Fukagawa - Criss-crossed by Canals
- Episode 11Tokyo Skytree and the Waterways of Edo
- Episode 12Denenchofu - An Upscale Garden Suburb
- Episode 13Kabutocho - An Evolving Financial Hub
- Episode 14Azabu - A Tale of Slopes and Embassies
- Episode 15Nishi-Shinjuku - The Skyscraper Story
- Episode 16Hachioji - The City of Mulberry and Silk
- Episode 17Akihabara - A Tech and Pop Culture Wonderland
- Episode 18Hibiya - A Bustling Center of Social Activity
- Episode 19Ginza - A Treasure Trove of Architecture
- Episode 20Nerima - The City of Agriculture and Animation