Shibuya Experiences - Reviews
A few weeks ago we were tasked with the challenge of heading to Shibuya crossing to interview tourists visiting Tokyo. Our theme was Japanese food; with the questions varying from food that visitors had already tried, what they thought of Japanese food, foods they would bring back to their home country, food that they wished they could find more of and the strangest japanese food combination that they had encountered.
The results were quite varied but many of the tourists said very similar things. For example, many of the tourists, no matter how long they had been in Japan, had already tried Sushi or Sashimi. Another answer was Ramen. Despite this food not originating in Japan, many tourists had tried this dish as well. Other common foods included: Tonkatsu, Onigiri, pancakes and curry.
When asked which food they would like to try, we had different answers and no two were the same. We had a range from Okonomiyaki to grapes, it was interesting to see what Japanese foods they had heard of abroad.
However, with the question; “What foods do you miss and are unable to find here in Japan?” lots of people answered Mexican food and burgers. Even though there are restaurants and cafes that have burgers perhaps these little shops are tucked away, and out of sight of passerbys who do not know where to look.
Overall, the feedback was positive and many people liked all the food they had tried. Many of the tourists also wanted to bring back a lot of the sweets they had tried like Mochi and Tokyo Banana. On the more unconventional side, tourists also wanted to bring back foods like fish, soup (Miso) and pickles. Everyone wanted to bring back something from Japan, thus proving the food here may be the best in the world.
By the end of our trip, all of us had really built up our confidence in talking to people that we didn't even know. Towards the start, we were far more nervous, telling ourself excuses such as ‘Oh he looks too busy’ or ‘It's too late now’. However by the end we were confident chatting with fellow foreigners, even making up new questions on the spot. During this experience, we discovered how much you can brighten and affect someone's day with just a simple ‘Hello, do you have a moment to…..’
The results were quite varied but many of the tourists said very similar things. For example, many of the tourists, no matter how long they had been in Japan, had already tried Sushi or Sashimi. Another answer was Ramen. Despite this food not originating in Japan, many tourists had tried this dish as well. Other common foods included: Tonkatsu, Onigiri, pancakes and curry.
When asked which food they would like to try, we had different answers and no two were the same. We had a range from Okonomiyaki to grapes, it was interesting to see what Japanese foods they had heard of abroad.
However, with the question; “What foods do you miss and are unable to find here in Japan?” lots of people answered Mexican food and burgers. Even though there are restaurants and cafes that have burgers perhaps these little shops are tucked away, and out of sight of passerbys who do not know where to look.
Overall, the feedback was positive and many people liked all the food they had tried. Many of the tourists also wanted to bring back a lot of the sweets they had tried like Mochi and Tokyo Banana. On the more unconventional side, tourists also wanted to bring back foods like fish, soup (Miso) and pickles. Everyone wanted to bring back something from Japan, thus proving the food here may be the best in the world.
By the end of our trip, all of us had really built up our confidence in talking to people that we didn't even know. Towards the start, we were far more nervous, telling ourself excuses such as ‘Oh he looks too busy’ or ‘It's too late now’. However by the end we were confident chatting with fellow foreigners, even making up new questions on the spot. During this experience, we discovered how much you can brighten and affect someone's day with just a simple ‘Hello, do you have a moment to…..’