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Pilot Lecture: A Tour of Tokyo’s Ginza District

Journey into the heart of Tokyo, Japan and visit the city’s fashionable Ginza District to uncover its rich history.
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Overview

How did a modest neighborhood in Edo-era Japan become a center of commerce and fashion in modern-day Tokyo? What can this transition tell us about the history of Japan as it grappled with change and Westernization across nearly two centuries? In A Tour of Tokyo’s Ginza District, Dr. Eiko Maruko Siniawer will reveal the culture and history of the region, highlighting three major events that transformed the neighborhood from the late 1800s to the 21st century. As you explore the many changes that shaped the Ginza district, you’ll uncover a microcosm of Japan’s transformation from an isolated island nation to a global economic and cultural powerhouse.
A Tour of Tokyo’s Ginza District

01: A Tour of Tokyo’s Ginza District

Like any major city, Japan’s capital city of Tokyo is divided into many smaller neighborhoods that have their own distinctive story and culture. Here, you will visit the Ginza district, home to one of the most iconic intersections in the city. As you walk its fashionable streets with Dr. Eiko Maruko Siniawer, you’ll uncover three major historical events that transformed the district from a modest neighborhood to one of the most luxurious urban districts in the world.

31 min