Cherry Blossoms & Bar-Hopping in one of Tokyo's Trendiest Neighborhoods

Book the tour feature in this video for the remaining days of the cherry blossom season, or book for next year! bit.ly/43OxM0F
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🌸 Ring in the spring season like a local with a cherry blossom viewing party & Bar-Hopping in Tokyo’s trendy Kichijoji neighborhood! 🍻
Join Shizuka on a stroll through the charming streets of Tokyo’s outskirts, starting with a picturesque sakura viewing session or ‘hanami’ at Inokashira Park with her guide extraordinaire Alejandro, taking part in the beloved springtime tradition in Japan.
As night falls, they dive into the vibrant nightlife of Kichijoji, renowned for its hidden gem and nostalgic Harmonica Yokocho (Harmonica Alley), discovering off-the-grid bars where Google Maps fails to tread and experiencing the warmth of local hospitality firsthand.
With each bar seating only a handful of patrons, get ready for an intimate and immersive bar-hopping experience like no other.
Book your spot now on Byfood.com and get ready to raise a glass with us in Kichijoji, Tokyo!
Kanpai!
FEATURED FOODS
Sudachi Sour
Denki Braan
Kumogakure
Okinawa
Kumo Shumai
Shinju Mushi
Matcha Milk & Matcha Oolong
Pork Belly
Tsukune Meat Balls
TIMELINE
0:00 Intro
0:40 Spring Campaign!
1:12 Meet the Guide
2:14 Hanami at Inokashira Park
7:20 Harmonica Yokocho
8:15 First Izakaya
12:20 Second Izakaya
16:50 Third Izakaya
19:20 Food Time
21:15 Outro
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[@hermin]

I love Alejandro's bag!!!!!!!

[@okawaritravels]

It's a great bag!!! Arigatooooo

[@hermin]

@@okawaritravels pokemon go players woyld be so happy with that! hahaha

[@JapanbyFood]

We love it 🎉

[@sandiwiguna7859]

Where i can buy it ?

[@pv2639]

It stole the show man 😂

[@davidaguillon6562]

I blindly booked a tour with Alejandro and although I ended up going out with another member of Alejandro's team, Satoshi, I briefly met Alejandro at the 3rd izakaya in the video. He was super nice and stopped by to say hello and seemed like a great guy. My actual tour guide, Satoshi, was also great and we stayed out after the end of the tour and hit up a few extra bars that weren't on the tour. I had an amazing time, felt super comfortable even though it was just me and the guide and got back to my hotel as late as I might after drinking with friends back home. Afterwards, he followed up with great recommendations for the second leg of my trip in Osaka. Highly recommend.

[@davidaguillon6562]

Oh, yeah, and when I ran into Alejandro, he picked up our tab at that bar. If you see this, muchas gracias! La pase de maravilla con ustedes!

[@JapanbyFood]

Yaaaay! So happy you had fun!

[@okawaritravels]

Hit me up again hermano and we can do round 2 again soon! 🍻

[@danielrose6288]

Who's in charge of the music for this show? They deserve a raise!

[@user-hm9is5ke9i]

That implies they are currently being underpaid and under appreciated.

[@danielrose6288]

​@@user-hm9is5ke9i No, people who seek to get their rocks off by being offended at everything read into it that way ;)

[@user-yi2gp8wr2s]

I'm glad that you have enjoyed Hanami （花見🌸） I also drink "Ukon no Chikara (ウコンの力)" before drinking alcohol🍶

[@JapanbyFood]

Wise choice!

[@Lawrencedimayuga]

I definitely want a drink now after seeing this video! Cheers to that!🍺🍺

[@JapanbyFood]

You and me both!

[@JapanbyFood]

You and me both!

[@DonJ1973]

I really enjoyed this. Shizuka would be really fun company for a weekend night of drinking and light snacking. And yeah Alejandro’s bag is super cool!

[@JapanbyFood]

It was a fun night, what can we say!❤

[@JC_2311]

Alejandro is absolutely right with one thing. Japan is a relatively safe country but the most dangerous thing for a foreigner visiting the nightlife scene is mixing a welcoming Izakaya, equally welcoming bar-mates, and an ample amount of SHOCHU. That stuff will sneak up on you hard! ...oh and by dangerous, I mean memorable (even if hazy) amounts of fun! Some of my fav times in Japan.

[@dafsd4831]

Never seen her this happy! Happy for her~

[@JapanbyFood]

It was a loooot of fun🎉

[@EzyStyles]

Thanks for providing another fantastic episode byfood! . Looks like Shizuka outdrank Alejandro he was talking slower in the end haha 🍺🍻🍺

[@okawaritravels]

She did outdrink me that night 😆

[@JapanbyFood]

Shizuka is freaking strong!!!!

[@calnative4904]

This was a great episode the last place looked absolutely fantastic, I would love it even at my age 😂

[@JapanbyFood]

Any age welcome!!!

[@benhizzle]

Hanbey is the place to be, It looks like so much fun. Great food and great spirits🍻

[@JapanbyFood]

For real!!!!

[@TheBradylands]

I can't get up from my couch to drunk lol. Thank you the last bar was a blast.

[@JapanbyFood]

Time for a round 2!!!

[@haruo10]

I like all the places you visit. However unfortunately I cant drink that much. Looks like so much fun. Good atmosphere.

[@okawaritravels]

You don't need to drink alcohol to enjoy the places. Non alcoholic drinks are available so you can still drink with locals

[@JapanbyFood]

It is good for the atmosphere too!!!🎉

[@tfwordschannel]

You find the most interesting places to showcase. Looks like a party everywhere you go to. 🎉

[@JapanbyFood]

It really is!

[@maow9050]

The perfect start to the new week. Monday morning, breakfast and a new episode of Japan by Food. Thank you ❤❤❤

[@JapanbyFood]

Our pleasure ❤

[@ryokomaeda7777]

吉祥寺学生の時によく行ってました。懐かしいです。

[@ginamoore3961]

Excelente video!!! siempre los sigo me encanta!!! Felicitaciones !!!

[@alpha8484]

Cute laugh when shizuka is in the park cheering with everyone 😊

[@JapanbyFood]

Yay yay🎉

[@xxCablexx]

all the drinks look so refreshing, and that last bar looks like so much fun, I'm also happy the Cherry Blossoms are blooming

[@Jasongvl]

Love these nightlife videos!!!

[@nzmik]

Great episode! I did Alejandro’s tour not too long ago. Love that guy! It’s definitely worth it and so much fun!

[@okawaritravels]

Mate let's do round 2 soon!!

[@nzmik]

@@okawaritravels absolutely! I’ll let you know when I’m back!

[@holimoli2023]

Fantastic episode! Love it!! Thank you!

[@JapanbyFood]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@billshepherd4331]

Those are some seriously fantastic places with seriously fantastic people working there! I look forward to every episode!

[@JapanbyFood]

Glad you liked them!

[@wongjefx980]

Looks like so much fun. The bar scene in Japan, espeically Tokyo looks so happy, unlike the bar scenes in some North American cities, where people are sitting in separate groups and not really interacting. The drinks and the quality and variety of food is great. The beer in kettle reminds me of a Toronto Chinatown thing after the bars and alcohol service time closes... some Chinese restaurants offer "cold tea" ...aka beer in teapot.

[@JapanbyFood]

Wooow! Never heard of cold tea! Wanna try!

[@josemanuelsanchezparedes3037]

Hi, I am an anthropologist and I like the social and cultural context that is shown of some food tastes in Japan. The technical quality of the video is very good; it helps to contextualize the stories. Thank you..!!

[@juliustan9647]

Wow that's cool that you can openly drink a beer in a park haha Japan is too cool for that

[@JapanbyFood]

Absolutely!!!!

[@Patches9427]

So striking! The yellow of the rape seed against the cherry blossoms of the background 😮

[@shuermarvin577]

I love your laughter. 😃😄

[@ChetanPatelshay]

Shizuka is the best!

[@TheKingOfBeans]

Looks like everyone had a great time! 😅

[@JapanbyFood]

For sure!!!

[@pablotrabaho-kg4js]

I never skip all the advertisements madam beauty to show my support to your lovely contents !!! Keep it up and stay lovely 💯😘👌

[@JapanbyFood]

I appreciate that

[@itsnelson123]

That's cool

[@chrisgreen7725]

so many lovely smiling pink faces!

[@wingkeung9979]

[@okawaritravels]

Such an amazing time! Thank you by food and Shizuka for coming back again! And for those wondering the bag is called Bibu led bag! Enjoy!

[@JapanbyFood]

We all wanna buy the bag!!!!❤

[@stevend9527]

Cheers 🍻

[@badtiger7471]

Yeah im a fan of park drinking also😂

[@user-kq6sy6zr9u]

The last spot is really cool and all you can drink beer 🍻 👍

[@mendo35]

the thumbnail is awesome ❤

[@JapanbyFood]

So Happy!

[@thinkinginsideout4053]

Another episode of Japan byBooze 😂

[@hermin]

thats a great channel concept haha

[@victorutomo7244]

Nice sub-theme for the channel 😂

[@JapanbyFood]

Lately it has been quite a lot hehe😂

[@wmb415]

OMS, I am working at the cherry blossom festival in SF next weekend!!!

[@JapanbyFood]

Sounds like a lot of fun! 🎉

[@tomfox8923]

I need that pokemon bag!!

[@tanakritnuchanatanon7116]

❤❤❤❤

[@hanyoo6043]

Shizuka's cheeks are getting pinker as the night goes on 😊

[@thejessta]

Shizukaaaaaaa

[@josemasahiroiwasakicanzon1861]

Kampaii 😊

[@Bad_Karma1968]

As always a great Shizuka vlog Question is though is Shizuka shopping for an izikaya ? Hot mustard and shoyu together ?

[@MannysRandomVideoChannel]

Before i finish this video. Alejandro already has the drinking hangover cure in mind. Yes.

[@JapanbyFood]

Always prepared!!!

[@jeskoumm]

Is this non-alcoholic bar hopping- I’m going to cut myself out, indefinitely.

[@shyampiccolo4591]

Love you from India shizuka Anderson sister 🎉🎉❤🎉

[@JapanbyFood]

Yaaaay! Thank you 🎉

[@gilghost]

love that bag with LEDs.... where to buy?

[@JapanbyFood]

Alejandro said it was called Lidu Led Bag!!!😊

[@RabbitTales1]

Where can we get a bag like that?????❤❤❤❤ not for me of course, it’s for my kids😂 (or not)

[@JapanbyFood]

Alejandro said it was called Lidu Led Bag!!!😊

[@okawaritravels]

Bibu led bag!

[@Wha2les]

Time for a kanpai drinking game!

[@JapanbyFood]

Go for it!!!!!🎉

[@royhi1809]

KANPAI!

[@yagneshdhotre5554]

How are these guys even able to work if every 3rd customer buys them drinks😅😅

[@shawnwsl]

damm i wish i learnt koime word earlier... before i returned to my own country.. i felt like alot high balls taste too light

[@Raver_S_Thompson]

Where do I get that bag!!!

[@JapanbyFood]

Alejandro said it was called Lidu Led Bag!!!😊

[@vamoshiroking]

近所

[@jordanmarcus]

How do the employees in that last spot maintain their work ethic while getting faded like that? LOL

[@JapanbyFood]

We wonder the same😅

[@danielsalem7624]

4€ for a whiskey sour. Incredible cheap 😮

[@haruo10]

Yes that is true but I like the alcohol be enrages just not that many

[@jtuck682]

My young friend, I'm afraid you would drink me under the table 😊

[@pihermoso11]

How much is that Pokémon bag?!

[@okawaritravels]

About $100 USD

[@spang9782]

Wow, those girls at 19:02 have severe Asian flush! LOL! But you, Shizuka, seem to handle it pretty well!

[@JapanbyFood]

Shizuka is a pro😊

[@zrx1100zz]

Boozy drinks!!!!🥃🍺🍷🍸🍹🍶.....she knows koime😳

[@Therizinosaurus]

you guys found it hard to find real "local" tour guide?

[@tamu6798]

And we found a "loser" like you in the comment?

[@vitovitale169]

According to The Miyagi Cohort Study "Among men, the risk for all-cause mortality was significantly higher in past drinkers than never-drinkers. There was a dose-response association between alcohol consumption and the risk of all-cause mortality among current drinking men. Similar association was observed among women"

[@jlee479]

Ok grandma… time to go to bed.

[@shinlanten]

​@@jlee479😂😂

[@lacrossev]

I live in the state of California and everything, including the air and water, is carcinogenic here so I've just stopped breathing and drinking water, I'm feeling fantastic! You're also talking about the country with one of the highest life expectancy in the world with a huge drinking culture so either the studies is only one tiny factor or the Japanese are all-powerful death defying demi gods.

[@TheBradylands]

Demi God's lol😂😅