# Ginza

Tokyo, Japan

Ginza is Tokyo's most famous shopping district, named for a silver mint set here in 1612. Rebuilt in Western brick after an 1872 fire, it became a symbol of modernization. Today its avenues hold luxury stores, the landmark Wako clock tower, and weekend pedestrian streets.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Ginza, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 35.671217, 139.765007

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