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Sep 27, 2025

Favourite neighbourhoods in your region?

Genkidesu blogged about the coolest 'hoods in the world, which places Jimbocho as number one. https://www.city-cost.com/blogs/genkidesu/GB7kY-living What's your favorite neighbourhood in Tokyo or another major city? What makes it a stand-out that brings you back again and again?

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TonetoEdo

TonetoEdo

Living between the Tone and Edo Rivers in Higashi Katsushika area of Chiba Prefecture.

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  • genkidesu

    genkidesu

    on Sep 27

    Great question! Locally in Minamiuonuma I really love Shiozawa, specifically Bokushi Street. It's an Edo-period reconstruction of what the street would have looked like back in the day, and everything from the post office to banks are all traditional-looking. There are also some cute places to grab a bite to eat. In Tokyo, I feel like picking a favorite neighborhood is a bit akin to trying to pick a favorite child! It's too hard to do, and I love lots of areas for different qualities they have. A few that spring to mind are Shimokitazawa (love the vibe and the second-hand shops), Daikanyama (trendy but not as busy as neighboring Shibuya), and Ueno (the plethora of museums + the park are always a winner).

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Favourite neighbourhoods in your region?

Genkidesu blogged about the coolest 'hoods in the world, which places Jimbocho as number one. https://www.city-cost.com/blogs/genkidesu/GB7kY-living What's your favorite neighbourhood in Tokyo or another major city? What makes it a stand-out that brings you back again and again?

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