Azabu-Juban is a charming eclectic neighborhood with an international feel. Start by getting off of the subway at Azabu-Juban station on the Namboku or Oedo Line. The best way to explore the area is to head down the main shopping street, Azabu-Juban Dori and wander off on the side streets. The cobble stoned pedestrian friendly streets are full of international restaurants including French, Mexican, Italian, Chinese, Korean and Japanese. There is also an open area known as “Patio Juban” where people can sit and relax. Azabu-Juban is well known for longstanding family-owned snack shops, cafes, and bakeries.
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Azabu-Juban
An eclectic and charming neighborhood

By Peter Lin
Community writer

Patio Juban, an open air space for sitting and relaxing

Pedestrian friendly streets in Azabu Juban

Age Okaki, a delicious snack store selling flavored rice crackers

Azabu Juban is a station on the Namboku and Oedo Lines

Mont Thabor, an award winning bakery known for its Hokkaido Milk Bread

Mamegen, a famous snack shop specializing in addictive shio okaki, a deep-fried rice cracker (Photo: Peter Lin )

Oden plate from a family owned restaurant off of Azabu Juban Dori (Photo: Peter Lin )

Azabu Juban has a great international feel with diverse restaurants (Photo: Peter Lin )
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Vanda Serrat de Oliveira
10 years ago
Konnichi wa watashi wa Azabu ni sunde imashits. Hiroo eki no soba deshita. Meidiya )?) Food Plaza to Azabu National Supermarket.... Alicen koen no chikaku desu, ne? Kireina tokoro desu..... Tottemo ureshikata desu....
Olga
10 years ago
Kimi-chan's (the girl in red shoes) crossing

Anonymous
12 years ago
On the main street in Azabu-Juban there is a soba restaurant called Sarashina Horii (更科堀井) that always has line-ups. Ever tried it? I always wonder if it would be worth the wait...
Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu
12 years ago
I especially like the photo with the red sculpted baker with the Italian flag as its background.
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