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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (commonly known as Tocho) is a large government building that houses Tokyo's administrative agencies and is a symbol of Shinjuku Subcenter. Designed by the master of modern architecture, Kenzo Tange, it was completed in the early 1990s. Its two main towers (the First Main Building and the Second Main Building) are approximately 243 meters high. -
Kagurazaka (Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kagurazaka is a charming neighborhood in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward, where remnants of the restaurant and entertainment district (kagaya) district that dates back to the Edo period remain. Originally located near feudal lord and samurai residences, the area saw the geisha and restaurant culture flourish from the Meiji period onwards, and the cobblestone slopes... -
Shinjuku Golden Gai (Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo)
Shinjuku Golden Gai (Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Shinjuku Golden Gai is a dining district near Kabukicho in Shinjuku Ward that developed shortly after the war. Its narrow alleys are lined with small wooden bars and izakayas, retaining a strong Showa-era atmosphere, making it a famous "Showa Retro" spot. -
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo)
[Overview (History, Features, and Attractions)] Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a large urban park and garden located in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo. Its vast grounds, covering approximately 58 hectares, harmoniously combine three garden styles: a Japanese garden, an English landscape garden, and a French formal garden.
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