GINZA in LITERATURE~Walk Ginza, Feel Ginza.
Establishments in Ginza loved by novelists and writers Ginza was a social hub that attracted writers who embodied the spirit and the mood of the times. The charm of Ginza that appealed so strongly to the authors of those times still lives on today. Let’s take a stroll through the nooks and crannies of Ginza Haccho to admire the stores and monuments symbolizing the area’s history. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map
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Bungeishunju Annex Building
This place was once the office building of the publishing company Bungei Shunju
Prior to relocating to Kioi-cho in 1966, Bungeishunju was run out of this building. In relation to this, Bungeishunju’s editor worked on Japan’s pioneer urban magazine Ginza Hyakuten. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
This place was once the office building of the publishing company Bungei Shunju
Prior to relocating to Kioi-cho in 1966, Bungeishunju was run out of this building. In relation to this, Bungeishunju’s editor worked on Japan’s pioneer urban magazine Ginza Hyakuten. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Ginza Lupin (Bar)
A bar that opened in 1928. Novelist Osamu Dazai's seat remains popular even now
A bar opened in 1928. The seat in which novelist Osamu Dazai was photographed remains popular even today just as popular today as it did in the past. The wall features photographs of other famous names visiting the establishment, including Sakunosuke Oda and Ango Sakaguchi. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
A bar that opened in 1928. Novelist Osamu Dazai's seat remains popular even now
A bar opened in 1928. The seat in which novelist Osamu Dazai was photographed remains popular even today just as popular today as it did in the past. The wall features photographs of other famous names visiting the establishment, including Sakunosuke Oda and Ango Sakaguchi. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Taimei Elementary School
A school founded in 1878 whose graduates became cultural figures of Ginza
Established in 1878. A monument stands at the front entrance declaring that this school is the “Learning Place of Toson Shimazaki and Tokoku Kitamura in Their Young Years.” Many other culturally-significant figures from Ginza are also graduates of this school. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
A school founded in 1878 whose graduates became cultural figures of Ginza
Established in 1878. A monument stands at the front entrance declaring that this school is the “Learning Place of Toson Shimazaki and Tokoku Kitamura in Their Young Years.” Many other culturally-significant figures from Ginza are also graduates of this school. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Coffee BRIDGE (NISHIGINZA Department store)
A coffee shop where Kuniko Mukoda used to write during her younger years
A café favored by novelist Kuniko Mukoda as a spot to write her radio scripts during the early stages of her career. Pancakes were a popular item on the menu here since before they became a sought-after treat on a wide scale. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
A coffee shop where Kuniko Mukoda used to write during her younger years
A café favored by novelist Kuniko Mukoda as a spot to write her radio scripts during the early stages of her career. Pancakes were a popular item on the menu here since before they became a sought-after treat on a wide scale. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
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Since its founding in 1904, Ginza Itoya has been favored by many novelists. Aguri, the mother of novelist, Junnosuke Yoshiyuki, ran a beauty salon out of the former Itoya Building built in 1930. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
A stationary store used by many famous writers
Since its founding in 1904, Ginza Itoya has been favored by many novelists. Aguri, the mother of novelist, Junnosuke Yoshiyuki, ran a beauty salon out of the former Itoya Building built in 1930. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Okuno Building
The late poet Yaso Saijo once lived in this building that features a retro feel
Built in 1932, in its prime the Okuno Building was the home of renowned poet, Yaso Saijo, in its modern apartment days. Today it embodies a retro feel and features various establishments, particularly galleries. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
The late poet Yaso Saijo once lived in this building that features a retro feel
Built in 1932, in its prime the Okuno Building was the home of renowned poet, Yaso Saijo, in its modern apartment days. Today it embodies a retro feel and features various establishments, particularly galleries. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...