Take 2: Zip Trip - San Jose's Japantown

Mornings on 2 is the road for another edition of KTVU's Zip Trips. Gasia and Andre visit San Jose's Japantown, one of only three historic Japantowns remaining in the U.S. The duo talks with a member of the Roy Station coffee shop family and its deep roots that has served the community for generations. The conversation then shifts to The Get Down Studio, a dance studio in Japantown that emphasizes street styles like locking, popping, and hip-hop, promoting dance as a form of self-expression and community building. Studio representatives share insights into making dance accessible to everyone and even offer a brief demonstration. Then, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan discusses the city's commitment to preserving unique neighborhoods like Japantown, emphasizing support for small, often immigrant-owned businesses to maintain the city's diverse character amidst tech industry growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices