Tokyo Food Vlog (+prices) | Unexpected Finds, hidden gems & Japan Flavors | Japan Food Journey Ep.1

Tokyo is a paradise for food lovers — but where do locals really eat and where to eat the best food without waiting in long lines?
Join us as we spend the first four unforgettable days discovering Tokyo’s best hidden food gems, local favorites, and unexpected eats across Shibuya, Asakusa, Ginza, and Tsukiji Market.

From ramen and sushi to street snacks, mochi, and wagyu beef, we skip the tourist traps and follow where locals actually go.
This is Tokyo Food Adventure – Local Favorites, Unexpected Finds & Hidden Spots | Japan Food Journey Ep.1 by East West Wander.

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🍜 In This Episode (Tokyo Part 1) - Local Food & Timestamps:
Day 1: Shibuya & Shinjuku
0:00 Introduction
02:31 7-Eleven Onigiri Snack
04:26 First Coffee at Athel Tree Café
06:14 Classic Ichiran Ramen Dinner
11:08 Experiencing Shibuya Crossing

Day 2: Asakusa & Ginza
17:03 Exploring Asakusa Temple & Street Food
19:00 Trying Local Specialty: Monjayaki
26:24 Handmade Daifuku Mochi
30:11 Ginza Shopping & Uniqlo Visit
31:22 Conveyor Belt Sushi Dinner

Day 3: TeamLab, Local Ramen & Shibuya Sky
41:55 TeamLab Borderless Light Exhibition
44:09 Hidden Gem Alert: Local Salarymen Ramen Lunch
50:24 Shibuya Sky & Food Court Snacks (Gyoza, Tempura)
57:50 Taiyaki Dessert (Sweet Red Beans)

Day 4: Tsukiji Market & Yakiniku
1:01:11 Tsukiji Market Seafood Street Food
1:04:26 Grilled Wagyu Kobe Beef Skewer
1:18:28 Local Yakiniku BBQ Dinner

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📍 Featured Tokyo Neighborhoods

Shinjuku • Shibuya • Asakusa • Ginza • Tsukiji

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🧭 About This Series

This is Episode 1 of our 2-week Japan Food Journey, featuring Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka — exploring real Japanese food, hidden gems, and local culture without the long lines or hype.

👉 Next Episodes: Relaxing Mount Fuji Day Trip from Tokyo – Local Ramen, Coffee & Japan’s Most Iconic View | Japan Food Journey Ep.2

Tokyo Eats Continued – From Akihabara to Harajuku Hidden Gems | Japan Food Journey Ep. 2 (coming soon!)

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