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Uehara, Shibuya
is a district of Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. As of October 2020, the population of this district is 10,659. The postal code for Uehara is 151-0064. The embassy of Côte d'Ivoire is located here, while local landmarks include the Masao Koga, Koga Masao Museum of Music and the head offices of JASRAC. Geography Uehara borders Nishihara, Shibuya, Nishihara in the north, Tomigaya to the east, Komaba to the south, Shimokitazawa to the west, and Ōyamachō to the northwest. Demography Education operates public elementary and junior high schools. Uehara 2 and 3-chome and 1-chome 6-40-ban are zoned to Uehara Elementary School (:ja:渋谷区立上原小学校, 渋谷区立上原小学校). Uehara 1-chome 1-5 and 41-47-ban are zoned to Tomigaya Elementary School (:ja:渋谷区立富谷小学校, 渋谷区立富谷小学校). All of Uehara (1 through 3 chome) is zoned to Uehara Junior High School (:ja:渋谷区立上原中学校, 渋谷区立上原中学校). - Has junior high school z ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shibuya
Shibuya ( 渋谷 区 ''Shibuya-ku'') is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. As a major commercial and finance center, it houses two of the busiest railway stations in the world, Shinjuku Station (southern half) and Shibuya Station. As of April 1, 2022, it has an estimated population of 228,906 and a population density of 15,149.30 people per km2 (39,263.4/sq mi). The total area is 15.11 km2 (5.83 sq mi). The name "Shibuya" is also used to refer to the shopping district which surrounds Shibuya Station. This area is known as one of the fashion centers of Japan, particularly for young people, and as a major nightlife area. History Heian to Edo period Shibuya was historically the site of a castle in which the Shibuya family resided from the 11th century through the Edo period. Following the opening of the Yamanote Line in 1885, Shibuya began to emerge as a railway terminal for southwestern Tokyo and eventually as a major commercial and entertainment center. Meiji to Showa peri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomigaya
is a district of Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. As of October 2020, the population of this district is 9,499. The postal code for Tomigaya is . Education operates public elementary and junior high schools. Tomigaya 1- chome, and Tomigaya 2-chome 1–9, 12–21, and 44-45-ban are zoned to Tomigaya Elementary School ( 富谷小学校). Tomigaya 2-chome 10-11 and 22-43-ban are zoned to Uehara Elementary School ( 上原小学校). All of Tomigaya (1 and 2-chome) is zoned to Uehara Junior High School ( 上原中学校). - Has junior high school zoning The Yoyogi campus of Tokai University is a private non-sectarian higher education institution located in Tokyo, Japan. It was founded by Dr. Shigeyoshi Matsumae. It was accredited under Japan's old educational system in 1946 and under the new system in 1950. In 2008, Tokai Un ... is located here. References Neighborhoods of Tokyo Shibuya {{tokyo-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chome
The Japanese addressing system is used to identify a specific location in Japan. When written in Japanese characters, addresses start with the largest geographical entity and proceed to the most specific one. When written in Latin characters, addresses follow the convention used by most Western addresses and start with the smallest geographic entity (typically a house number) and proceed to the largest. The Japanese system is complex and idiosyncratic, the product of the natural growth of urban areas, as opposed to the systems used in cities that are laid out as grids and divided into quadrants or districts. Address parts Japanese addresses begin with the largest division of the country, the prefecture. Most of these are called ''ken'' (県), but there are also three other special prefecture designations: ''to'' (都) for Tokyo, ''dō'' (道) for ''Hokkaidō'' and ''fu'' (府) for the two urban prefectures of Osaka and Kyoto. Following the prefecture is the municipality. For ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōyamachō
is a district of Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. As of October 2020, the population of this district is 3,218. The postal code for Ōyamachō is 151-0065. Tokyo Camii, the largest mosque A mosque (; from ar, مَسْجِد, masjid, ; literally "place of ritual prostration"), also called masjid, is a place of prayer for Muslims. Mosques are usually covered buildings, but can be any place where prayers ( sujud) are performed, ... in Japan, is located here. Education operates public elementary and junior high schools. Oyamacho 1-8 and 12-47 is zoned to Nishihara Elementary School ( 西原小学校) and Yoyogi Junior High School ( 代々木中学校). Oyamacho 9-11 is zoned to Uehara Elementary School ( 上原小学校) and Uehara Junior High School ( 上原中学校). - Has junior high school zoning References Neighborhoods of Tokyo Districts of Shibuya {{tokyo-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shimokitazawa
is a commercial and entertainment area in Kitazawa, Setagaya, Tokyo. It is located in the southwestern corner of the Kitazawa district, hence the name "Shimo-kitazawa" (literally ''lower Kitazawa''). Also known as "Shimokita", the neighbourhood is well known for the density of small independent fashion retailers, cafes, theaters, bars and live music venues. Independent retail The neighbourhood is often compared with the backstreets of Ura-Harajuku and Koenji; smaller shop units and restricted vehicular access has limited its appeal to larger domestic and international fashion merchandisers, enabling independent retailers to survive. The district consists of the streets immediately surrounding Shimo-Kitazawa Station, where the Odakyu Electric Railway and Keio Inokashira Lines intersect. The neighbourhood has long been a center for stage theater and live music venues; serves as a home to the historic Honda Gekijō theater and holds theatre festivals throughout the year. With num ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Komaba
is a residential neighborhood in the northern area of Meguro, Tokyo, Japan. Consisting of four districts, the neighborhood has a population of 6,847. The neighborhood is known as a center for education being the location of a number of selective entry high schools and the Komaba Campus of the University of Tokyo. Geography Komaba borders Uehara and Tomigaya in the north, Shōtō, Shinsenchō and Aobadai to the east, Ohashi and Ikejiri to the south, and Daizawa and Kitazawa to the west. Landmarks * University of Tokyo, Komaba Campus incorporating the Graduate School of Art and Science, the Graduate School of Mathematics, the Institute of Industrial Science Research, and the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology * Komaba Park, historic 1923 residence and garden estate of the Maeda family. * Japan Museum of Modern Literature (on the grounds of Komaba Park) * Komaba no Koen, featuring a municipal sports center and the Kellner Rice Fields * Japan Folk C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nishihara, Shibuya
is a district of Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. As of October 2020, the population of this district is 10,926. The postal code for Nishihara is 151-0066. Geography Nishihara borders Honmachi in the north, Hatsudai and Motoyoyogichō to the east, Uehara to the south, Ōyamachō to the southwest, and Hatagaya to the northwest. Demography Education operates public elementary and junior high schools. All of Nishihara (1-3 chome) is zoned to Nishihara Elementary School ( 西原小学校), and Yoyogi Junior High School ( 代々木中学校). - Has junior high school zoning Schools in Nishihara include: * Nishihara Elementary School Transportation Nearest stations are Yoyogi Uehara and Hatagaya. Places of Interest * National Institute of Technology and Evaluation The , or NITE is an Independent Administrative Institution, established by Japanese government, aiming to contribute to the "safety and security of life" supported by reliable technology and information. History ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Society For Rights Of Authors, Composers And Publishers
The , often referred to as JASRAC, is a Japanese copyright collection society. It was founded in 1939 as a nonprofit organization, and is the largest musical copyright administration society in Japan. Overview JASRAC's main business activity is to act as trustee of copyright rights such as recording and performing rights for songwriters, lyricists, and music publishers. It manages licensing to music users, collects license fees, and distributes the same to the rights holders. It also supervises copyright infringements and prosecutes infringers. Because JASRAC is a foundation, it is subject to the subject to the rules non-profit management. The headquarters is located in Shibuya, Tokyo, in a building owned by the Masao Koga Music Cultural Memorial Foundation. It has 22 branches in major cities of Japan. JASRAC was established in 1939 with the predecessor Great Japan Music Association, and is the oldest copyright management company in Japan. History Plage Whirlwind In 1899, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
