Food, History, and Resistance: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Explore San Francisco's historic Japantown at your own pace on this self-guided audio tour. Japanese-American local Kristin Eriko Posner will guide you through the neighborhood, sharing little-known s

Explore San Francisco's historic Japantown at your own pace on this self-guided audio tour. Japanese-American local Kristin Eriko Posner will guide you through the neighborhood, sharing little-known stories on how history shaped the food, culture, and landscape of the oldest Japantown in the U.S. This geo-tagged audio tour is best between 10:30am - 3:30pm on Wednesday-Saturdays, when all of the businesses on the tour are open. However, it can be taken at any time, on any day. Most stops are open until 6pm. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

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Location: San Francisco

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Q&A

Q: Is this tour suitable for kids? My niece loves history and food!

A: Absolutely! This tour can be great for kids, especially if they enjoy exploring and learning about different cultures. While it's mostly designed for adults, families have found it engaging. Just make sure to supervise them at the stops, especially near any busy streets in Japantown.

Q: What if it rains? Can we still do the tour?

A: Yes, you can still enjoy the tour in the rain! Most of the stops have some indoor options where you can learn more about the culture and history. Just grab an umbrella and wear comfortable shoes for the wet pavement.

Q: How's the parking situation in Japantown?

A: Parking can be a bit tricky in Japantown, but there are several garages nearby. The Japan Center Garage is a good option, plus there are some street parking spots. Just be prepared for a short walk to get started on the tour.

Discussions

Thinking of gifting the Audio Tour in Japantown!

Hey everyone! I’m considering this 'Food, History, and Resistance' audio tour for my foodie friend’s birthday. It’s self-guided, so I think it’d be a fun way for her to explore Japantown on her own. I love that it’s free and can be done whenever! Has anyone done this yet? What did you think?

Did the Japantown Audio Tour last weekend!

Just wrapped up the 'Food, History, and Resistance' audio tour! It was amazing. Kristin's storytelling made the history come alive. I enjoyed the mix of food stops and cultural insights. Definitely bring some cash, as some places only take cash for goodies! Highly recommend it as a solo or group outing!