Episodes 8
Avg. Duration 13m
Activity Dormant
Since Jul 2025
Latest Episode Aug 2025

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Weekly
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

What does it truly take to build a business from the ground up? Join Takuji Kitagawa, a seasoned expert who successfully launched international brands in Japan, as he embarks on his most personal project yet. Open Snack BAR in Tokyo is the official English-language companion to the Japanese YouTube series "Where's Takuji Now. " Using AI to translate and summarize his journey, this podcast is a real-time documentary tracking Takuji's progress.

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Recent Episodes

S1E8 #8 Finding Showa Club and a snack tasting from Ginza.

Aug 28, 2025 14m

From Kanda Station North Exit, the video guides viewers past landmarks like Fujisoba, the Chiyoda Rubber red sign, and the Iron Smith sign, before arriving at the Takato Building. Guests ride a retro…

S1E7 #7 Defining a Good Experience

Aug 14, 2025 11m

In this episode, Takuji Kitagawa and Hiroyuki Jinro explore the question: “What makes a good experience?”Takuji shares his personal definition—the sharing of time and space with people who hold a…

S1E6 #6 Q&A: Building the Neo Showa Snack - Design, Challenges, and Global Ambitions

Aug 06, 2025 14m

The debut Q&A covers Takuji & Jindo’s Neo Snack “Showa Club”: a nostalgic velvet-and-wood interior updated with cashless payments and male staff to welcome solo women. Sourcing the signature…

S1E5 #5 Showa Club: Neo-Snack Where Anyone Can Host

Jul 31, 2025 12m

Showa Club is a members-only “neo-snack” opening in Kanda, Tokyo, where the Mama/Papa host changes daily—from startup CEOs, tea-ceremony masters or/and maybe you. Expect intimate cultural pop-ups,…

S1E4 #4 An Urban Oasis for the Modern Soul

Jul 24, 2025 10m

In this episode, we dive into the concept of "Neo-Snack"—a reimagined version of Japan’s beloved snack bars, designed to serve as a stable place of belonging in the ever-changing urban…

S1E3 #3 The Art of Store Location: People Over Maps Part 2

Jul 17, 2025 14m

Discover the strategy behind b8ta’s location choices and the birth of a new “neo-snack” bar concept. From its Silicon Valley roots, b8ta secured prime spots through strong partnerships—starting in…

S1E2 #2 The Art of Store Location: People Over Maps Part 1

Jul 10, 2025 11m

"Location, Location, Location"Choosing the right store location isn't just important; it's paramount for business success. The guiding principle is simple yet profound: "Don't look at the map, look…

S1E1 #1 Why opening Snack Bar in Tokyo?

Jul 04, 2025 16m

On his quest to build a business from Japan to the rest of Asia, Takuji Kitagawa considered many ideas—from an experiential matcha brand to a fintech platform. So why did he land on opening a "snack…

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Open BAR in Tokyo has published 8 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

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