Aoyama, Tokyo

Aoyama (青山) 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.

Omotesando intersection on Aoyama-dori

Kita-Aoyama (北青山) or "North Aoyama" refers to the area on the north side of Aoyama-dori (Aoyama Street) between the Akasaka Palace and Aoyama Gakuin University, while Minami-Aoyama (南青山) 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 is derived from a samurai named Aoyama Tadanari who served the Tokugawa Shogunate and held his mansion in the 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.

Places in Aoyama
5 Minami-Aoyama intersection, on Aoyama-dori

Companies and organizations based in Aoyama
  • Avex Group's headquarters building before its renovation in 2016.
    Avex Group's headquarters building before its renovation in 2016.
  • Comme des Garçons main branch in Minami-Aoyama.
    Comme des Garçons main branch in Minami-Aoyama.
  • Ao building in Kita-Aoyama.
    Ao building in Kita-Aoyama.
  • Max Mara boutique in 5 Minami-Aoyama
    Max Mara boutique in 5 Minami-Aoyama
  • Prada boutique at Miyuki-dori in Minami-Aoyama.
    Prada boutique at Miyuki-dori in Minami-Aoyama.
  • Nezu museum in Minami-Aoyama.
    Nezu museum in Minami-Aoyama.

Subway stations

Education

Minato City Board of Education operates public elementary and junior high schools. Kita Aoyama and Minami Aoyama are zoned to different schools.[4]

References
  1. Avex Group Holdings, Inc. Company Outline. Avex Group Holdings, Inc. "3-1-30, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8577"
  2. Corporate Info Four Seeds Corporation
  3. Chevalier, Michel (2012). Luxury Brand Management. Singapore: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-1-118-17176-9.
  4. "港区立小・中学校通学区域一覧表（令和4年4月以降）" (PDF). City of Minato. Retrieved 2022-10-08.

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