Both in Japan and worldwide, Ginza is a place synonymous with material luxury, discerning artistic taste and culinary delights. While people today flock to Ginza’s upscale department stores, art galleries and fashionable boutiques, it has also historically been a place where Tokyo’s artisans, painters, and noh and kabuki actors go to experience its refined international atmosphere and cafe-lined streets. Avenues close to vehicle traffic on weekends so that shoppers and artistic types alike can amble through the promenade at a leisurely pace.

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Tokyo’s Ginza is a glittering upscale oasis that, for discerning epicureans, offers a veritable cornucopia of culinary possibilities. Contemporary eateries coexist with traditional establishments, all united by the common pillars of quality, service, and unwavering commitment to gathering only the finest ingredients. Read on to discover why Ginza is especially renowned for its flourishing seafood and sushi scene—and learn about the very best places to experiencethe freshness for yourself!

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