#TOKYO brings you travel trends based on social media posts written by experienced travelers. Ikebukuro contains a mixture of old Japanese and modern pop cultures. Part 2 keyword is "#IKEBUKURO NIGHT." We'll explore this famous tourist city more deeply, visiting popular subculture spots unique to Ikebukuro such as animation street "Otome Road" and "Giant Video Arcade," located outside of a famous landmark, Sunshine 60. Then we'll explore a retro bar area where you can enjoy time at an izakaya for about 1,000 yen. At the end of the night, we'll visit one of the most legendary ramen hotspots in Tokyo.

#TOKYO brings you travel trends based on social media posts written by experienced travelers. Today is part 2 of the virtual Ueno tour. We'll begin at Shinobazu Exit and explore over 400 shops in the Ameyoko area. It used to be a black market post war that sold candies and US military surplus items. It came to be called "Ameyoko" from candy (="ame") and America. The central building carries unusual ingredients such as spices from around the world and fish/frog from tropical areas. With Tokyo's oldest Koreatown and jewelry district by Indian owners, you'll encounter people from different backgrounds and religions.