Shingo Akikuni is known as a chef in one-Micelin-Abhinit Japanese restaurant Shingo in Miami.
He grew up in Japan and returns annually as a visitor.
Fourth generation Sushi chef told CNBC travel How does he spend his time there?
Where does he eats
Ginza Sushi Aoki
Akikuni’s first recommendation is where he was trained as a chef. Restaurant – Which was opened above 50 years ago – Leaded by a chef, which “provides not only themselves to the local people, but also to those who are coming from abroad,” Akikuni said through a translator.
Noda
For more contemporary tastes, Akikuni advised visitors to try the fusion restaurant run by the chefs, which were trained in different parts of the world. One such restaurant is Nada, who marries Japanese techniques and materials with French effects.
“In addition to cooking, he actually loves the wine pair,” his translator told the CNBC trip.
Akikuni said that restaurant reservation is usually done on phone in Japan. To avoid language obstacles, he recommends that travelers reservation through their hotel conservatives.
Toronoman Yokocho
Akikuni also suggests to eat YokochoLine in a street with road vendors and bars.
Toronoman Yokocho, a new food center in Japan, is a modern tech on the Yokocho concept – although it has been installed in a “good development”, he said. The food there goes beyond Japanese cuisine, and the visitors can “try to do everything in one place.”
Where he drinks
Good music bar
Akikuni has recommended the Vinyl Music Bar as it has a broad record collection and is live acts from Monday to Saturday. He said that the bar has great cocktails, a high quality sound system and is quite large for groups of friends, he said.
The Good Music Bar located in Kita-Aayama is DJ which is spin records, Akikuni said.
Source: Shingo Akikuni
Kasumicho Arashi
Hidden Bar is known for his fruit-based cocktail, Akikuni said. It is stuck in the basement of a house in the residential area of Nishiazabu. Speaksi included the “Great Farm Fresh Item” in his menu, he said.
SG Club
It is owned by a Shingo Gokan, which Akikuni said “one of the most famous bartenders of this generation”. Gokan, who won 2021 Industry icon Award From 50 best outfits in the world, he also owns a speechi, SIP and Gujal in New York City.
The bar, which has been “longer popular,” has three unique floors with different menu and a cigar room, Akikuni said.
What does he do
Tokyo provides several locations for a trip to sightseeing, and Akikuni’s favorite Meiji Jinging Shrine and Toyosu Bazaar.
Meiji jingu shrine
He said that the pilgrimage-one should see the most famous-one of Tokyo, he said. The temple was built in 1920 in the busy neighborhood of Shibuya.
“This is a great break from the movement of the city,” he said.
It is free to enter and lie inside a man -made forest. It opens around sunrise and closes around sunset.
Tysu Market
Akikuni said that he visits Toyosu fish market every time in Tokyo. In the market – the largest, about 4 million square feet in Japan – he sees vendors and suppliers who stock up their Miami restaurants, they said.
Morning -morning Tuna auction is a popular attraction there. According to the website of Japan National Tourism Organization, visitor can give a chance to closely view the auction. In January, A 608-Pound Bluefin Tuna was sold for about $ 1.3 million -The second largest price since the auram started in 1999.
Chef Akikuni with a purveyor in Toyosu fish market.
Source: Shingo Akikuni
Visitors who do not win lottery, can still see buyers bid for their choice, and also buy some fresh fish for breakfast.
Toyosu Fish Market is known as “Best in the World”, but fewer people know about Toyosu fruit and vegetable market, Akikuni said.
“Japanese people usually are very devoted to whatever crafts,” he said. “So if they are a strawberry farmer, they are trying to develop very good strawberries.”
Where they shops
Omotesando and Harajuku
While Ginza’s neighborhood is home to many international brands, Akikuni has advised to shop on Omotesando or in the neighborhood of Harajuku.
Both have stores that visitors will “find only in Tokyo,” he said.
Referred to omotesando Tokyo Champs élyséesThere is an Avenue with iconic Japanese fashion houses such as Com Des Garcons and Issse Miyake. It is also home to the Omotsando Hills, which is a shopping complex with more than 130 shops.
Harajuku, however, is known for its subculture and bizarre fashion. Both areas are moving and easy, Akikuni said, with vintage shops where visitors can pick up luxury and fashionable pieces.
Where does he live
Imperial Hotel and Aoma Grand Tokyo
Akikuni prefers two hotels in Tokyo, both provide different experiences.
The Imperial Hotel is close to the Royal Palace. It opened in 1890 to welcome foreign visitorsAccording to the hotel website.
The traditional concept of Japanese hospitality – or “omoteneshya” – is the one that pulls her into the hotel, said Akinkini. He said that it is like seeing in the past of “how the standard of hospitality was made” in the country.
Contemporary Aoma Grand Tokyo is a good option for shopping in Harjuku or Omotesando. Both of them are close to the neighborhood and the food is excellent, he said.
