Tokyo

First stop: Shibuya. 
At Shibuya, you'll find our favourite restaurant, “Oh! Kamabar” ❤ You can enjoy traditional Japanese “kamameshi” (rice cooked in an iron pot), and honestly, everything on the menu is delicious! They even serve “habushu”—a traditional Okinawan liquor with a snake inside! Whenever we get together for dinner and a toast, this is always our go-to spot ☺

Second stop: Nakameguro.

Here you'll find one of our top Tokyo recommendations, Iroha Sushi!! Our office is located in Nakameguro, so we often go there after work or whenever we can’t decide where to eat, it’s one of our go to spots. The sushi chef will serve when you sit at the bar in front of you! We usually sit at the zashiki (Japanese tatami seat) you will see a lot of autographed boards all around the wall!! Hope you can find ours too. The sushi is delicious, of course, but our favourite dish is the yam sticks (nagaimo sticks). We highly recommend trying it when you go♡

Third Stop: Asakusa.


You will not miss the famous Kaminarimon at the Sensoji Temple. There is a lot of monja-yaki restaurants around the temple, which is a teppan yaki soul food from Tokyo! Walking around the temple will take you on a journey to the nostalgic side of Tokyo.
 

Fourth Stop: Harajuku.


We grew up taking purikura (photo booth snaps) in Takeshita street, you will see many subculture scenes here! Shopping here is the best, there are many cute shops such as the vintage shop 'bed Harajuku'. You may want to stop by!

Fifth stop: Shinjuku.

We recommend “Hanazono Shrine” near the station❀·

It’s known for bringing good luck for your career in the entertainment industry so many artists visit during the New Year!!! We went there with our manager in the beginning of the year to pray for a great year…ஐ♡

There is also a big festival held by the shrine in November, it is famous for its “kumade” which is a good luck charm for good business, so a lot of people that runs their own company, restaurants, artists, go there to buy the charm and wish for good luck!

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Paul Camo

Margate

There are a few really good art galleries and spaces here in Margate: Carl Freeman, Quench Gallery, Crate and Penthouse Margate – to name a few. But I'm picking out Well Projects as my tip. It's about three quarters of the way up Northdown Road in Cliftonville and it's an artist-led gallery. [It] always has very interesting, curated exhibitions from emerging artists, which can range from video and sound installations, performances and talks to sculpture, ceramics, paintings and print-based work.

Situated at the foot of the high street, in a small shopping area called The Centre. Elsewhere is a brilliant live music venue, record shop and bar. It's been a champion of both independent and local bands since it opened, but has also become a choice venue for a lot of better known acts too. I have to give a shout out to Sammy (Arts Cool), who is responsible for a lot of what I love about Elsewhere. We must support local independent venues.

Dalby's is a bit of a Margate institute. Simply put, it serves up a banging fry up. Perfect for a Sunday morning breakfast after a big night out.

If fry ups aren't your thing, go check Forts out. The coffee is so good, everything on the food menu is also banging. You basically can't go wrong with any choice.

Sargasso is a great restaurant out on the harbour arm, opposite the old town. It is run by the team behind Brawn in London. They have a lot of locally-sourced produce, the wine list is on point and they're now doing the most gorgeous soft serve. Be sure to book in advance as it's a popular one due to its beautifully executed and delicious menu, and buzzing atmosphere.

My favourite place to get a drink has got to be Rose in June, run by legendary landlord and all-round top guy Deke. Before I moved to Margate, Deke used to run my favourite London pub, Three Kings, in Clerkenwell. Rose in June is a little off the beaten track, which I like; it's cosy, authentic and [has a] well-curated interior with a nice, old-school vibe. They also serve some great grub. It's worth checking Deke's new spot, Off Licence, which is a smaller bar opposite the Lido tower.

If you've got time, you've got to check out the Shell Grotto. If you haven't got time, make time. It's not something you'll experience very often. It's a subterranean grotto that was discovered in 1835 and is covered with 4.6 million shells. Little is known about the Shell Grotto's reason for being, but one thing is for sure – it's quite amazing. Whilst you're at it, also go visit the Margate Caves which is nearby.

Run by two local legends, Rae and Cynthia, Werkhaus is an expertly curated shop of modern utilitarian womenswear and vintage garments on High St. The shop used to be an old launderette. The High St has seen an influx of independent shops popping up in recent years. Whilst visiting Werkhaus, it's also worth popping into Margate Gift Store, Kill Me Now and L'Absurde.

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