Central Tokyo is the heart of the metropolis. It is situated to the north and west of the Sumida River. This was where the first shogun, Ieyasu, built his castle.
Right in the middle of Central Tokyo is the Imperial Palace. Although devastated by fires and war bombardment, Central Tokyo has totally redeveloped. This is the administrative center for Japan, with the Hibiya and Marunouchi districts being the political heart of the country.
Central Tokyo is where most visitors to Tokyo start their exploration. This is where you find the commercial centers of the city such as the Ginza and Nihonbashi districts, with their huge department stores offering shoppers and window-shoppers an amazing array of things to buy or to feast the eyes. There's also plenty of upscale boutiques in these two areas.
Also within Central Tokyo is Akihabara, the discount electronics center of the city, and the Jinbocho area, noted for books. The Tsukiji Fish Market is also located in Central Tokyo.
Central Tokyo is densely developed. Nevertheless there is the occasional park that break the otherwise concrete expense.
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