Sunday, January 22, 2012

China Town/ Korean Town in Tokyo Metropolitan Area

China Town/ Korean Town in Tokyo
Yokohama is famous for its largest China Town in Japan, whereas Okubo/Shinjuku-ku Tokyo is famous for the Korean community, which is also like a Korean Town. The distinct difference between both town, in my opinion,  is what kind of audience is attracted. China Town is more for tourists especially Japanese, whereas Korean town is for the local Korean community.

                                                            (China Town restaurant on Chinese New Year Eve)


                                      Major Discount Shop chain Don Xiote in Korean Town area (Shinjuku/Okubo)

Coming back from Taiwan just recently, China town did not attract my interest so much. However Korean town has dragged my attention to a great extent. During my 5 days stay, I already stepped in twice to a local Korean BBQ restaurant.

                                                                     (Korean BBQ "Sam Gyop Saru" Pork Steak)

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