Azabu-Jūban
neighborhood in Minato-ku, Tokyo
Azabu-Jūban (麻布十番) is a district of Minato, Tokyo, Japan. It consists of 1 to 4-chōme. Azabu-Jūban Station is located in this district.
Azabu-Juban is a residential area in central Tokyo with a mixture of Japanese and French shops, restaurants and bars. The convenience of several supermarkets in a central location and the proximity of Hiroo and Roppongi make it one of the most trendy and sought-after residential areas of Tokyo. The main street, a block away from a busy road junction, has a village-like feel with cobblestone paving in some places. This atmosphere is created by the narrow streets, slow-moving traffic, and a mixture of stores operated by older owners. Even the McDonald's has been carefully designed to be architecturally sympathetic.
Azabu-Juban is known for being the main setting of the famous magical girls manga/anime series, Sailor Moon.
Azabu-Juban matsuri
In the middle of August (usually at the beginning or end of the Japanese Obon holiday), Azabu-Juban holds one of the most famous local summer festivals (matsuri) in Tokyo;
The event takes place over two days on Saturday and Sunday with the streets being lined with local stalls and food vendors.
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