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Aoyama Street

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Aoyama Street
Aoyama Street
Aoyama Street
Aoyama Street
Aoyama Street
Aoyama Street
Aoyama Street
Aoyama Street
Aoyama Street
Aoyama Street
Aoyama Street
Aoyama Street
Aoyama Street
Aoyama Street
Aoyama Street
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Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture

Aoyama is one of the wealthiest neighborhoods of Tokyo, located in the northwest portion of Minato Ward. The area is well known for its international fashion houses, cafes and restaurants. Kita-Aoyama or North Aoyama refers to the area on the north side of Aoyama-dori between the Akasaka Palace and Aoyama Gakuin University, while Minami-Aoyama or South Aoyama refers to the area to the south of Aoyama-dori and extends to the northern edge of Roppongi, Azabu and Hiroo. During the Edo period, Aoyama was home to various temples, shrines, and samurai residences. The name Aoyama derived from a samurai named Aoyama Tadanari who served the Tokugawa Shogunate and held his mansion in this area. Today, along with Shibuya and Harajuku, it is one of the most popular entertainment and shopping areas Omotesandō, for young people in Tokyo. It is well known for its fashion houses, restaurants, and shopping. Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium is in the North part of Aoyama.
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