Trap Sushi parties at Monday Night Garage blends Atlanta with Japanese culture

Trap Sushi's next event takes place Aug. 25 at Monday Night Garage. (Photo credit: Kenneth Cochran)

International travel, though a rich opportunity to take in new sights, smells and sounds while meeting people from different walks of life, can be out of reach for many. But if Japan has been on your bucket list, and you haven’t been able to make the trip, the Trap Sushi parties at Monday Night Garage might fulfill that travel itch.

The bi-monthly event includes DJs, dancing, made-to-order sushi, cosplay competitions, and anime projected onto the walls. Musical artist Troop Brand and his wife Stephanie Lindo are the creators of Trap Sushi, and they joined “City Lights” senior producer Kim Drobes via Zoom to talk about their transportive new venture.

Interview highlights: