It’s not Shibuya, Asakusa or Shinjuku. Time Out ranked Gakugeidaigaku as one of the “Coolest Neighborhoods in the World” — the only one in Japan this year. And it also may just be one of the city’s best-kept secrets.
Near Shibuya, Ebisu and Nakameguro, but less known and crowded than the three, this often overlooked corner of Tokyo has so much to explore, from new restaurants and cafes to long-standing, family-owned mom and pop shops. In this video, meet some of the locals who make Gakugeidaigaku so cool and explore some of its best eats, restaurants and cafes.
Now we want to hear from you — is this really the coolest neighborhood in Tokyo? And if so, why?
Thank you for joining us Time Out Tokyo Editor-in-Chief, Lim Chee Wah https://www.instagram.com/konnicheewah/ for joining us and to Time Out/Time Out Tokyo for spotlighting this awesome area. Check out the ranking here 📰 https://www.timeout.com/travel/coolest-neighbourhoods-in-the-world
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TIMELINE
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Neighborhood reveal!
01:37 Sneak peak!
01:49 At first glance...
02:05 Stop 1: A Sweet Treat
06:13 Stop 2: Takoyaki by a Local Grandma
07:54 Special guest!
10:34 Stop 3: We snagged a seat!
14:17 Stop 4: Must-try drink spot!
14:53 Meeting Time Out Tokyo EIC, Lim Chee Wah
15:57 The perfect drinks & eats
17:35 So, WHY is this place so cool?
18:55 Our TV Cameo?