In this episode I cover the price of sushi from low to high, from the affordable conveyor belt sushi places, to the legendary sushi Mecca of the world. https://tokyospark.com/price-sushi-japan/

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The incredible price of sushi in Tokyo

Phew! Here it is. The inaugural kick-off of TS:Weekly — where I promise to do a ton of research and use my 23 years of experience in Japan to share awesome stuff for you to discover. https://tokyospark.com/tsweekly-1/

TS:Weekly: Final Fantasy, Suburb Sushi, And Peanut Beer [2019]

Tonkotsu (toe-n-koh-tsu), tonkatsu (toe-n-kah-tsu)… one tiny vowel changes everything. It’s so easy to mix up these words. Have you caught yourself mixing these words up? https://tokyospark.com/tonkotsu-tonkatsu-whats-the-difference/

Tonkotsu? Tonkatsu? What’s The Difference?

If you want to avoid pain and suffering at Costco in Japan, go on a weekday — avoid the weekend mega-crowds https://tokyospark.com/1-tip-avoid-pain-suffering-costco-japan/

My #1 Tip To Avoid Pain And Suffering At Costco In Japan

* Kushiyaki is the overall word for “skewered, grilled, food” and encompasses popular items like yakitori (grilled chicken), yakiton (grilled pork), and a whole bunch of other ingredients * Yakitori is a subset of kushiyaki * Look for 串 to find skewered foods in Japan https://tokyospark.com/what-is-kushiyaki/

What Is Kushiyaki? The “Yakitori” You Don’t Know, But Should

* Ordering can be daunting, but there’s a simple method for ordering what you want that is very effective * Point at the menu item and hold up a finger count * Expand on this with a few key words like kore, hitotsu, and kudasai https://tokyospark.com/how-to-order-restaurant-japan/

How To Order Just About Anything In A Restaurant In Japan

An izakaya is a fantastic little pub-like restaurant in Japan where you can find some of the most delicious food, drinks, and a unique cultural atmosphere: https://tokyospark.com/what-is-an-izakaya/

What is an Izakaya?

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