Shin-Okubo - A Rich Tapestry of Cultures

Overview

Shin-Okubo is a neighborhood north of downtown Shinjuku that's known as Tokyo's Koreatown. Recently, it's evolved into a bustling multicultural community with residents from across Asia. In this episode we'll learn about a unit of 100 musketeers that cultivated azaleas here, discover the town's reputation for musical instruments, and visit a Japanese language school that supports exchange students. We see how locals are working to foster an inclusive community.