Discover Koenji: Tokyo's Hidden Gem

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Less than 10 minutes away by train from Shinjuku, Koenji is known as a retro paradise and hipster haven, with live music venues (called “live houses” in Japan), old-school shopping streets called shotengai, a treasure trove of vintage shops, and thriving arts scene.

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== CHAPTERS ==
00:00 Intro
01:28 A thrifting paradise
03:05 Koenji Hikawa Shrine
05:17 Summer festivals
06:03 Monsta Sweets
08:44 Antique & Interior Malto
10:08 There's a lot to do around Koenji
11:06 Tensuke Tempura
11:55 A yo-yo side quest
12:26 Koenji street for the retro vibes
12:48 Free gyoza izakaya

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Intro sequence by the most talented Peter Laugesen : http://pjlaugesen.com

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Japanese Salaryman Asleep https://www.flickr.com/photos/istolet...
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Ginza Holiday Promenade https://www.flickr.com/photos/yoshika...
Shibuya Crossing https://www.flickr.com/photos/3102986...