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Nihonbashi and Marunouchi: Where Tradition Meets Modernity in the Heart of Tokyo

Two of Tokyo’s most historically and economically significant neighborhoods, 日本橋 Nihonbashi and 丸の内 Marunouchi present a fascinating juxtaposition of tradition and modernity. Nihonbashi, literally translated as “Japan Bridge,” is a historic district that has been Tokyo’s commercial heart since the Edo period. The iconic bridge that gave the district its name was once the starting point of five major highways…