Overview
This time we visit Azabu, an area to the west of Tokyo Tower that is famous for being home to many embassies. Its international character has roots in the mid-1800s, when the first US legation in Japan was opened at a 1,200-year-old local temple. We visit the Embassy of Finland and explore a nearby shopping district known for its handmade foods and crafts. As we stroll up and down the hills and through the valleys in between, we get a feel for the terrain and discover the neighborhood's charm.
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2 - 1Omori - A Taste of the Sea February 12, 2023 -
2 - 2Kanda - A Historic Town with Heart March 22, 2023 -
2 - 3Oji - Charmed by Foxes and Cherry Blossoms April 19, 2023 -
2 - 4Shimbashi - A Junction of Old & New May 03, 2023 -
2 - 5Takanawa - The Gateway to Tokyo May 24, 2023 -
2 - 6Chofu - The City of Cinema and Water May 31, 2023 -
2 - 7Ikebukuro - A Town with an Artistic Soul June 21, 2023 -
2 - 8Shin-Okubo - A Rich Tapestry of Cultures July 05, 2023 -
2 - 9Asakusa - A Tour of Summer Traditions July 19, 2023 -
2 - 10Fukagawa - Criss-crossed by Canals August 02, 2023 -
2 - 11Tokyo Skytree and the Waterways of Edo August 16, 2023 -
2 - 12Denenchofu - An Upscale Garden Suburb September 06, 2023 -
2 - 13Kabutocho - An Evolving Financial Hub September 20, 2023 -
2 - 14Azabu - A Tale of Slopes and Embassies October 04, 2023 -
2 - 15Nishi-Shinjuku - The Skyscraper Story October 18, 2023 -
2 - 16Hachioji - The City of Mulberry and Silk November 01, 2023 -
2 - 17Akihabara - A Tech and Pop Culture Wonderland November 15, 2023 -
2 - 18Hibiya - A Bustling Center of Social Activity November 29, 2023 -
2 - 19Ginza - A Treasure Trove of Architecture December 13, 2023 -
2 - 20Nerima - The City of Agriculture and Animation December 27, 2023