In the Land of the Rising Sun
PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANE MALZAHN
While many of the world’s major cities have neighborhoods with certain vibes—think New York’s Upper East Side or London’s Soho district—neighborhoods in Japan’s capital city feel like distinctive towns existing under the collective name, Tokyo.
There’s the sophisticated Ginza district filled with the flagship stores for some of the world’s top luxury brands. The Kappabashi Dougu-gai is nicknamed “Kitchen Town” for its vast selection of cooking utensils and cookware. And there’s the Ryogoku district, the epicenter of Japan’s national sport, sumo wrestling.