I’m back and starting the eighth season, we’re visiting a small Vietnamese joint celebrating its 5th anniversary this month. Meet Hung, a charismatic, soft spoken owner and chef of Hung’s Kitchen. Nestled between Izakayas and Pachinko parlors near Kamata Station, this welcoming restaurant attracts those craving authentic Banh Mi and Pho. Even though his food speaks volumes, Hung’s excellent service and constant effort to be part of the community invokes tangible warmth that brings locals and visitors together.

If you’re in Tokyo and want some Vietnamese deliciousness, visit Hung’s Kitchen.

For more info on the Nakameguro Taproom and other Baird Beer taprooms, please visit: http://Bairdbeer.com/

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On my final episode this season we revisit a guest that has been the Puerto Rican ambassador of Japan through the lens of his music. Eto, (@boicuaenjapon) has been spearheading and showcasing the essence of Reggaeton in Japan while collaborating with local like-minded artists expressing their love for Puerto Rican music and culture. I was fortunate enough to have Eto on before our New Year holiday to catch up and continue to bring the fiesta vibes en Japon.

You can listen and catch up what Eto’s up to here: IG: @boricuaenjapon and YouTube: https://youtube.com/@boricuaenjapon?si=vokh14yQKwMwidrw

Check out Eto here: boricuaenjapon.com

For more info on the Nakameguro Taproom and other Baird Beer taprooms, please visit: http://Bairdbeer.com/

To donate and buy drinks for the guests of my podcast:

https://ko-fi.com/madeinjapanpodcast

IG & FB: @madeinjapanpodcast

Email: japanmademepodcast@gmail.com

To quote the poet, Robert Frost, “ Two roads diverged in a wood and I— I took the one less travelled by, And that has made all the difference.”

I’m back once again with another musical artist who has took the road less traveled. Meet Demsky, a Canadian beat maker based in Tokyo yet traversed the globe and soundscapes in life. I’m fired up to promote his latest album, “Jugaad” as well as he being the co founder of a one day festival held at a Tokyo public bathhouse called @sentosensations , celebrating the culture of independent artists at a Japanese public bathhouse. We sit down together at the @nakamegurotaproom to listen to his story while I do a breakdown review of his album track by track.

If you’re interested in Demsky’s music , check out https://linktr.ee/Demsky?utm_source=linktree_profile_share and his IG: @demksymusic

For info of Sento Sensation events including the album release party on Nov.22nd check out their IG page here: @sentosensations

For more info on the Nakameguro Taproom and other Baird Beer taprooms, please visit: http://Bairdbeer.com/

To donate and buy drinks for the guests of my podcast:

https://ko-fi.com/madeinjapanpodcast

IG & FB: @madeinjapanpodcast

Email: japanmademepodcast@gmail.com