Activities
NipponBudokan
Tony Bourdain visits a Buddokan where he is treated to a demonstration of Kendo, a Japanese fighting art taught by masters.
Address: 2-3 Kitanomaruk¿en, Chiyoda-ku
RokkakudoTemple
Tony Bourdain travels to Rokkakudo Temple to learn the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging, known as ikebana, from master teacher Manabu Noda.
INOTADA, Knife productions
In Sakai, Tony Bourdain visits a knife maker, known for making exquisite knives includng those used by chef Morimoto.
Address: 1-3-10 Kitashoumachi, Sakai-city, Osaka prefecture
Restaurants
Piano Bar
Anthony Bourdain and his friend Hiroshi enjoy some drinks at Piano Bar, a popular Tokyo late-night haunt.
Address:1-25-10 Shibuya, Shibuya, Tokyo
Toriki
Tony Bourdain loves yakitori and Toriki is the perfect place to go. Their specialty is creating yakitori from all parts of a chicken -- skin, hearts and liver included.
Address: 3-11-13 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Sarashina Horii
Tony Bourdain and Japanese chef, Masaharu Morimoto, enjoy a meal of traditional Japanese soba noodles.
Address: 3-11-4 Motoazabu, Minato-ku, Azabujuban District
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XEX Morimoto
At XEX, chef Morimoto prepares a delicious meal for Tony Bourdain, including unagi, and several different preparations of monkfish.
Address: 7-21-19 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Sukiyabashi Jiro
Rumored to have the best sushi in the world, Sukiyabashi Jiro (Japanese is spoken only, no English) is where Anthony Bourdain tastes some of the best sushi he has ever had. He enjoys a 15-course meal in under 20 minutes. At Jiro, reservations are mandatory and the restaurant serves a fixed menu. Each sitting is 40 minutes to one hour (30000JPY/person).
Address: (B1 Tsukamoto Bld.) 4-2-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Accommodations
Hotel Seiyo Ginza, A Rosewood Hotel
Address: 1-11-2 Ginza, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
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Hiiragiya Ryokan
Address: Nakahakusancho, Fuyacho Anekoji-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8094, Japan
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The Westin Osaka
Address: 1-1-20 Oyodonaka - Kita-Ku - Osaka, Osaka 531-0076
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