Kanda
Tokyo Prefecture · Japan
AM/PM tour -- Kanda is small downtown for Japanese business people. A lot of small Japanese style bar.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:54
Welcome to Kanda, a neighborhood in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward that serves as a fascinating palimpsest of the city's history. To understand Kanda is to understand the spirit of 'Edokko'—the original residents of Edo. …
Listen in the app2Kanda Myojin: The Shrine of Business and Prosperity1:46
Standing as the spiritual anchor of the neighborhood is Kanda Myojin, one of Tokyo's most important and historic Shinto shrines. With a history stretching back over 1,300 years, it has been a place of prayer for everyone from the…
Listen in the app3Maach Ecute Kanda Mansebashi: Industrial Repurposing1:34
A short walk from Kanda Station brings you to Mansebashi, a site that perfectly illustrates Kanda's ability to reinvent itself. This location was once home to Mansebashi Station, a grand terminal on the Chuo Line that rivaled…
Listen in the app4Kanda Yabusoba: A 140-Year Culinary Legend1:33
In a neighborhood known for its historic eateries, Kanda Yabusoba stands out as a true landmark. Established in 1880, it is one of the most venerable soba restaurants in Tokyo. …
Listen in the app5The Intellectual Belt: Universities and Bookstores1:35
Kanda has long been described as the 'University Town' of Tokyo. The area is home to numerous prestigious institutions, including Meiji University and Nihon University, and it served as the original foundation for the University…
Listen in the app6Nicolai-do: The Russian Orthodox Cathedral1:30
Surprising many visitors to Kanda is the presence of the Holy Resurrection Cathedral, popularly known as Nicolai-do. This is the main cathedral of the Japanese Orthodox Church and a stunning example of Byzantine-style…
Listen in the app7Curry Culture: A Kanda Culinary Obsession1:30
While soba is the traditional food of Kanda, curry has become its modern obsession. The neighborhood is home to hundreds of curry restaurants, ranging from tiny hole-in-the-wall shops to famous establishments that draw long…
Listen in the app8Closing1:27
As we conclude our journey through Kanda, take a moment to appreciate the seamless blend of old and new that defines this fascinating corner of Tokyo. Kanda is a neighborhood that has survived fires, earthquakes, and the rapid…
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What is Kanda?
Kanda is a place in Tokyo Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Tokyo Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 12 min 49 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.6916, 139.7700 |
| Last updated |
