Featured, not advertised.
We film a small number of places each season — the ones worth remembering. Every feature is real, and disclosed as PR.
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DAIMON, TOKYO · A TOP-100 CHEFThe counter.PR · GIFTED VISITTomodachi TV is a small, independent film journal made in Tokyo. We film the places that never advertise — eight-seat counters, temple kitchens, third-generation workshops — and tell one true story at a time. Every frame is real: real visits, real photographs, no AI.
What is Tomodachi TV?
A small, independent film journal made in Tokyo. We film places that never advertise — eight-seat counters, temple kitchens, third-generation workshops — and publish one true story at a time, as short films and written features.
Are featured venues paid placements?
No. Every feature is a gifted 取材: the venue hosts the visit, and no fee is paid in either direction. Every feature is disclosed as PR, on the page and in the post.
Does Tomodachi TV use AI-generated images?
No. Real photographs and real footage only, from visits we actually made. No AI imagery, no stock, no AI voice.
Where does Tomodachi TV film?
Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto area, with occasional trips further afield in Japan.
How can a venue be featured?
Venues can get in touch at partnerships@tomodachitv.com. There is a Japanese-language page for venues at tomodachitv.com/partner/.
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