Kōjimachi, Administrative district in Chiyoda-ku, Japan
Kōjimachi is an administrative district in Chiyoda-ku located west of the Imperial Palace, functioning as both a residential and business quarter. It contains numerous embassies, government buildings, and official institutions that shape its character and daily operations.
The district evolved from a traditional residential area near Edo Castle into a diplomatic center after Chiyoda ward was established in 1947. This transformation made it a key location for international relations in modern Tokyo.
The neighborhood holds a notable French community, attracted by educational institutions and diplomatic missions located here. You can experience this French presence through restaurants, shops, and conversations with residents from France and French-speaking countries.
The area benefits from excellent connectivity, with access to 17 different train and subway lines serving the neighborhood. This makes reaching Tokyo Station and other parts of the city straightforward for visitors.
Many small shops throughout the neighborhood maintain traditional Japanese business practices and conduct transactions exclusively in Japanese. This deliberate preservation of traditional methods sets these local stores apart from the modern, multilingual shopping centers elsewhere in the city.
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