Discover Tokyo's hidden charms: Inside the worlds of VTuber Mori Calliope and actor Tetsuya Bessho

In this series we get to know Tokyo through the eyes of the people who know it best: the locals. We will meet some of the city’s charismatic inhabitants and see and hear why they fell in love with the city and why they are proud to call it home. The series uses a fresh and modern filming style, with a dynamic blend of interviews, narrative and direct-to-camera shots, interspersed with archive and contemporary footage and captioning.
Each episode will feature 2 protagonists who are Tokyo Tourism Ambassadors. We will discover their favourite places to go in Tokyo - a mixture of some classic, iconic Tokyo sights and more personal, local places they have discovered themselves, showcasing the old and new sides to the city. Through their story and personality, we will see another, truly authentic side to Tokyo.

In this episode of Tokyo My City, million-subscriber VTuber Mori Calliope and acclaimed actor Tetsuya Bessho reveal Tokyo's vibrant mix of tech, tradition and personal favourites for unwinding and creative inspiration.

Virtual artist Mori Calliope and actor Tetsuya Bessho share their Tokyo.

Mori Calliope, known for her music and creative streams, takes us to the lively arcades and anime shops of Akihabara and the stunning waterfront views of Odaiba.

Meanwhile, Tetsuya Bessho brings us into his world as President of Tokyo's Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia, visiting favourite cafes near Omotesando and Shinjuku's timeless Golden Gai.

Each location reveals Tokyo's fascinating contrasts - from futuristic tech hubs to traditional bars, where the modern and the nostalgic mix in every corner.

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