In and around Tokyo #1: Azabu Juban, Roppongi's most charming district (日本語もあります)
Hi Steemit family! I live in Azabu Juban, located in the heart of Roppongi, and I'd like to show off some of it's charm and elegance. (日本語は下）
Azabu Juban shotengai (shopping street)
Azabu Juban is only a short walk from Roppongi Hills, and the greater Roppongi business district. Azabu Juban's main street is a stoned paved cobbled junction. The narrow, windy streets and slow moving traffic, along with many restarants operated by elderly owners, give it a nostalgic, relaxed atmosphere.
One of the most popular Udon shops in the area. Many famous celebrities who live nearby are often seen dining here.
A ramen shop.
Had a bite to eat!
The district's most well known event is Azabu Juban matsuri, or festival, during the month of August. During this time, thousands flock to the area, to taste foods, watch perfomances and take in the atmosphere.
In the anime and manga series Sailor Moon, the characters live in this district.
The characters and events in Sailor Moon, a well known anime and manga series, take place in and around Azabu Juban. (image property of Kodansha)
A stroll up takes you towards Roppoingi Hills, and the well known Tsutaya bookshop.
Tsutaya, a popular bookshop, located a few minutes from the main district.
The first floor has a Starbucks, and a huge variety of books which you are free to read while you drink your coffee, or just take a rest.
Books you can read while drinking a coffee or having a snack.
So many books and magazines!
And more...
The second floor contains seasonal collectables - of course, this means Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and associated merchandise.
These are the droids you are looking for.
Other goods include a large collection of DVDs, music, and even a pair of pianos you are free to play.
Two digital pianos you are free to try out.
There are also many more seats and tables, where people are found studying, reading or socializing.
More seats for people who want to study, read or just hang out
Juban Inari shrine is also nearby - a popular location at this time for those who follow the Shinto religion. Many visit to pray or give thanks for the previous year.
Azabu Inari Shrine
Another photograph of the shrine
The quiet atmosphere, along with it's close promimity to Roppongi, Hiroo, and other popular hangout and business locations make Azabu Juban one of the trendiest and most exciting places to live in Tokyo.
六本木の中心にある麻布十番に住んでいます。
業務地区の六本木、六本木ヒルズから10分離れた場所です。中心に石畳の道があります。道が狭くて交通が遅くて、週末に行ったら、雰囲気を楽しむ人がたくさんいます。数十年間営業してきたお店、レストランがたくさんあって、懐かしい雰囲気があります。
一番有名なイベントは８月の麻布十番祭りです。演奏、音楽、食べ物を楽しめる祭りで毎年何千人がきます。
セーラームーンのシリーズの舞台は麻布十番です。
麻布十番から少し散歩して行ったら、六本木ヒルズのツタヤに着きます。
一階は様々な本、スターバックスもあります。コーヒーを飲みながら本を無料に楽しめます。
二階に行ったら、流行りのグッズがあります。今はスターウオーズですね。
他には、DVD、映画、弾いてもいいピアノもあります。
勉強、本を読む、友たちと喋るためにテーブル、席もあります。
十番稲荷神社も近くにあります。年明けに祈りに行く人がよくいます。
穏やかな雰囲気があって、さらに便利な場所にあるので、おしゃれな街で住みたい人が多いです。
The bookshop looks nice, I'd love to have a real look inside
What is this swirly thing on top of the soup?
Hi @skey! The swirly thing is kind of steamed fish pasted - the pink is just coloring added. I think there is a historical reason it's pink. The raw ingredient is called 擂り身, or surimi.
Ay, interesting. In Germany we have also surimi in Sushi. But it's for imitating crab meat ;)
昔からのものと新しいものが同居している街なんですね。
魅力的な所にお住まいですね。
コメント、ありがとうございます。
本当に同居している街ですね。
これからいろんな街をみに行ってみたいと思います。東京の中で様々な街があって、今後別の街について投稿します。
「穏やかな雰囲気があって、さらに便利な場所にあるので、おしゃれな街」
まさに麻布十番はそんな場所ですね！素晴らしいレポートです！( ・∀・)私も住みたいです。
コメントありがとうございます！嬉しいです。
素敵なところで、週末の遊ぶでも全然おすすめです。
良い場所に住んでいますね✨
またこれからのポストも楽しみにしてます👍
東京の中で行ったことがない場所が多くて、もう少し探検して投稿します！