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.