Overview:
This experience offers a deep dive into Japan’s seafood culture, focusing on how the finest fish are selected, from seasonality to fat content and texture. We will begin with an introduction to the market’s inner workings, guided by a chef with years of experience in Michelin-starred kitchens. You’ll learn the art of selecting seafood at its peak quality and meet expert vendors who supply Tokyo’s and world top restaurants.

Tour Highlights:

• Guided Exploration: Visit hidden graffiti alleys, iconic murals, and the famous “Graffiti Building.”
• Gallery Visits: Drop into contemporary art spaces like SAI Gallery and the PARCO complex (schedule permitting).
• Cultural Insight: Learn key graffiti terms, styles, and the unwritten rules of the scene from an insider.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts at select bars, cafés, and restaurants along the tour route.
• Hands-On Workshop: Conclude with a creative session at a local artist-owned gallery. Using stencils or other demonstrated techniques, create your own piece of street art on a canvas to take home.

Our guide will lead you through a curated route, uncovering layers of urban art. Key stops include:

• Shibuya Station Area: Discover shutter art by brother duo Shart & Bahk and the iconic ghostly characters by UDON.
• The Graffiti Building: Witness a legendary, ever-changing canvas featuring works by international artists like UFO907 and local talents MAW and ECY.
• Miyashita Park Galleries: Check current exhibitions at Diesel Art Gallery and SAI Gallery, while spotting street-level stickers and interventions.
• Shibuya Parco: Visit the building’s art floors, home to PARCO Museum Tokyo and OIL Gallery.
• Manhattan Records Mural: See the collaborative large-scale mural featuring Thailand’s Alex Face and Japan’s Taboo1.
• Stack Bookstore: A hub for art books and potential pop-up exhibitions.