“THE ICHIBAN” is a TV program that is being broadcasted by RTV, Indonesia now. In this program, JKT48 members travel to look for “No.1 in Japan” in various regions of Japan. They try to find out attractive spots such as “the oldest”, “the biggest”, “the most famous” in Japan, that matches a given picture. The host of the program is Dwi Andhika, a drama actor, and Haruka Nakagawa joins in every episode.
People living outside Indonesia can watch this video in official website. This website also contains the collections of deleted scenes and photo galleries. Please get access to “THE ICHIBAN” website! As the first episode of the program, this time they visit Asakusa, Tokyo!
Tokyo – THE ICHIBAN Official Website:
http://theichiban.net/tour/tokyo
This time they start from the front of red brick building of Marunouchi, Tokyo Station. Haruka Nakagawa, Shania Junianatha, and Jessica Vania are given the picture of roller coaster running in front of old-fashioned Japanese-style building. Time limit is 5 hours! Now, Andhika and JKT trio depart with the hint in their hands.
It is this Kaminarimon that the landmark of Asakusa is. Here is also recommended as a photo spot. After get through Kaminarimon, they walk Nakamise Street where many small shops stand in a row. Nakamise has the history of 300 years, and is one of the oldest shopping street in Japan. JKT members are looking souvenirs interestingly in front of shops!
In the end of Nakamise Street, there is the oldest temple in Tokyo, Sensoji main hall. This place is also famous as the temple that is visited by the largest number of people. 30 million people visit here every year. At some distance from the mail hall, there is a five-storied pagoda, so visitors can enjoy traditional landscape of Japan. Nakamise and Sensoji are also popular among the Muslim tourists.
After JKT trio walked around and got tired, they go to Sometaro, a famous restaurant serving okonomi-yaki and monja-yaki in Asakusa. Surprisingly, Haruka’s grandma appears there! They all eat Mochi-cheese Monja (730 JPY). Unfortunately, this restaurant does not have HALAL menus. However, “Asakusa & Ueno Map” published by HMJ contains many HALAL restaurants, so please do not worry.
ASAKUSA & UENO MAP FOR MUSLIM:
https://www.halalmedia.jp/archives/7905/asakusa-ueno-map-muslim-released/
Can JKT members find out “No.1” of the given picture? Please check the video from the link below!
Tokyo – THE ICHIBAN Official Website:
http://theichiban.net/tour/tokyo
