Ginza district in Tokyo
Ginza district in Tokyo is the most famous shopping area in the Japanese capital. Translated from Japanese, the name of the district means silver yard or silver workshop. This can be explained by the fact that there used to be a mint in this place. There is a saying that even the largest bill will not be enough to purchase a piece of land here, on which it will fall.
Short description
Ginza district in Tokyo is considered the most prestigious quarter of Tokyo. This is the calling card of the metropolis, and it is always crowded here. There are a large number of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants in the area. You can also visit art galleries, nightclubs or watch theatrical productions. In the area, you can meet representatives of different strata of society. These include politicians, businessmen, married couples, fashionably dressed women and waitresses dressed in kimonos, students and tourists. In society, it is said that visiting the Ginza district in Tokyo is associated with a pleasant vacation.
Historical facts
Tokyo's Ginza district has not always been a popular shopping street. After the fire in 1872, Japan's self-isolation ended. The authorities decided to create an exemplary high-traffic street on the site of the burned area. Half of the 1,200-meter-long street was built up with red brick two-story houses. The project was developed by a visiting architect from England.
Researchers believe that the opening of the railway, which connected the open port of Yokohama with Shimbashi Station, located near Ginza, had a great impact. Gradually, shops with foreign goods and local sweets began to open. Then the world's major boutiques Gucci or Louis Vuitton opened.
Information for tourists
Japanese people often make appointments in Tokyo's Ginza district, so almost everyone in Tokyo can easily point the way. The symbol of the district is the tower, built in 1932, in the north-western part. Here you can buy gold and jewelry, as well as luxury items. SONY showrooms are recognized as one of their most visited places. The electronics of this company is widely known all over the world. There are other shops, cafes and restaurants nearby.
After shopping, you can go to the Kabuki Theater, which began operating in 1889. According to ancient customs, all the roles are played by men. Performances usually last 3-5 hours. Tickets are sold both for the entire show and for a single action. Foreign viewers are given headphones with simultaneous translation in English. In the 20th century, the word "ginbura" was invented in Japan. This means a leisurely stroll along the main street of Tokyo's Ginza district. People usually come here when they are not in a hurry, in their free time from work or study.
