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Muchachos

A hidden empanada shop run by the biggest Boca Juniors F.C Japanese fan.

Kyoto, Japan

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In Kyoto, surrounded by temples, quiet streets, and bamboo forests, you might stumble upon something completely out of place: a Japanese man singing Argentine football chants.

Muchachos exists largely because of Isamu Kato, whose path somehow led from Kyoto to Argentina and back again. He fell in love with the people, the culture, and the food, and when it was time to return home, a small piece of Argentina came back with him.

After a drastic change in his life, he opened a tiny empanada shop. Everything—from the dough to the fillings—is handmade by him.

Inside this hidden spot, you’ll find Argentine memorabilia, shared stories, and the chance to ask for a travel tip or two—about Japan, Argentina, or somewhere in between. Sharing some mate with the owner, of course.

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