Japan Drive [4K] Nihonbashi to Shin-Okubo, Korean Town in Tokyo (POV) Driving video 2020

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As always, thank you for coming along. Now, sit back, relax and enjoy the view!

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Welcome to Nihonbashi, where past and present meet.

Okubo:
Located within Shinjuku, the small neighborhood of Okubo caters to Tokyo’s international community, with a flourishing Korean and Muslim population. Fans of K-pop and bibimbap will enjoy strolling through the country’s largest Korea town, which has a similar intensity as the sub-culture capital of Akihabara, only the focus is on all things Korean.

Nearby is Islam Yokocho, a street of markets, restaurants, and a small mosque catering to Japan’s Muslim population. Residents from across Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East come here to purchase Halal foods, spices, and enjoy dining and socializing with friends. The international atmosphere of Okubo provides a worthwhile glimpse into the lives of the city’s non-Japanese residents.

Shin-Okubo:
Located on Okubo-dori, the Korean town in Shin-Okubo is the largest in the country, and a mecca for those in search of spicy street food, K-pop trinkets, karaoke, and BBQ. There are also numerous Korean markets selling Korean spices and ingredients.

Enjoy shopping and eating in the afternoon and early evening, then visit one of the K-pop clubs to dance to popular hits coming out of Seoul. While wandering the streets, you might even run into an up-and-coming K-pop group.

Tokyo’s Muslim population comes to Islam Yokocho to find Halal ingredients and enjoy meals from their home countries. Walking down the street, you’ll come across restaurants serving Indonesian and Malaysian food, along with South Indian favorites like biryani. Go to Nasco Food Court for various Halal cuisine, from Turkish food to Indian curries.

Many stores on the street sell spices and other foodstuffs difficult to obtain elsewhere. With the vast majority of residents in Japan ethnically Japanese, this is one street where you’ll encounter people from a wide range of ethnicities and backgrounds congregating together.

Shin Okubo: Korean Town in Tokyo

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Camera: GoPro HERO9 Black

Filmed in December 2020

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