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Ginza Tokyo

Prestigious shopping area in Tokyo

One Travel Review in Ginza, the prestigious shopping center in Tokyo that is currently the most expensive region in the world. The price of land per square meter in the Ginza reached more than $ 100,000. Land rental prices are higher than in New York's Fifth Avenue and Avenue desChamps-Elyees in Paris.

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The Ginza History

Ginza area was established in the early 17th century, precisely in 1612. This area is called the Ginza because during the Edo government officially approved the founding of the gold smith trade. Gin means Gold, and Zech means States. But there is also a state Ginza derived from the name of silver coins.

Since its establishment, Ginza is a modern trade center in Tokyo. Which boasts local residents, this is a mix of old and new traditions. In addition to modern buildings, we can also find buildings that have retained traditional elements. After the area into districts, the Ginza shopping district developed as. In 1872, when a major fire struck Tokyo, the region was heavily damaged, but rebuilt. Special for Saturday and Sunday, Ginza is closed to motorized traffic and become a haven for pedestrians.

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The combination of two traditions

In addition to the prestigious shopping centers, and the most expensive in the world, Ginza area is a mix of two old and new traditions. In addition to modern buildings such as Nakajin Capsule Apartment, apartment-shaped capsule that is the world's first built in 1972, in Ginza can we find the largest traditional fish markets in Asia, namely Hongaji Tsukiji fish market (Hongwaji) at the Buddhist temple and Kabuki-Za Theater, which all have traditional elements.

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