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Ginza Ginza is like Beverley Hills. Lots of high-priced stores and fancy things. It's nice to visit, but bring lots of cash! I took a lot of pictures, but most were boring. However, the models and store clerks in Ginza were awesome. They are featured on the "Interesting People" page of this website. The history of Ginza (below) is somewhat worth reading. |
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Edmun took the four of us to Ginza. You have to take the Yamonote Line (JR train) to the Ginza Line (subway). You transfer at the Shimbashi Station, seen here. |
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Welcome to "The Ginza," as it's properly called, since it's really a district. The Ginza is Tokyo's most famous upscale shopping, dining and entertainment district; featuring numerous department stores, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, night clubs, and cafes. One square meter of land in the district's center is worth more than ten million yen (about $100,000 US!), making it the most expensive real estate in Japan. It is where you can find the infamous $10 cups of coffee and where virtually every leading brand name in fashion and cosmetics has a presence. |
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Lots of multi level department stores, selling everything you could ever want. |
| Where did the name "Ginza" come from? Well, from 1612 to 1800, the area was the site of a silver coin mint (making the Japanese ginza), after which the district was eventually named.
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