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Azabu (麻布)

An upscale residential district located in Minato Ward, Tokyo.

Gion (祇園)

Gion is a major Kyoto tourist hub and popular nightlife district among locals. Originally developed in the Middle Ages to accommodate the needs of travelers and visitors to Yasaka (Gion) Shrine, it became one of the most exclusive and well-known geisha districts in Japan.

Traditional establishments with geisha in full regalia entertaining guests now dwell alongside restaurants, bars, clubs, pachinko, off-track betting, and places geared toward tourists.

Kabuki-chou (歌舞伎町)

Kabuki-chou, nicknamed the "Sleepless Town" is a world-famous entertainment and red-light district located in Shinjuku, Tokyo. It houses over three thousand bars, nightclubs, love hotels, massage parlors, host and hostess clubs, shops, nightclubs, restaurants, and movie theaters.

Moto-Hachiouji-machi (元八王子町)

A district of Hachiouji City, located slightly to the west of the center of the city.

Roppongi (六本木)

A district located in Minato Ward, Tokyo, popular among business people and for its nightlife.