Aoyama, Minato, 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 derived from a samurai named Aoyama Tadanari who served the Tokugawa Shogunate and held his mansion in this 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

Aoyama Twin Towers (Aoyama Twin Buildings)
Clarence international school (Pre school)
Aoyama junior high school (Japanese Public school)
Aoyama elementary school (Japanese Public school)
Seinan elementary school (Japanese Public school)
Spiral
Blue Note Tokyo
Nezu Museum
Zenkō-ji Aoyama-Betsuin, managed by Jōdo-shū school of Buddhism, branch temple of the Shinano Zenkō-ji. It is located in Omotesandō intersection.
Aoyama Cemetery
Meiji Shrine Outer Gardens (明治神宮外苑, Meiji Jingu Gaien)
Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium

Companies and organizations based in Aoyama

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

Oracle Corporation Japan
Berlitz (Asia Headquarters)
Itochu
Honda Motor
Sony Financial Holdings
- Sony Life Insurance
Nikka Whisky Distilling
Avex Group[1]
JCB
Comme des Garçons
RIAJ
Hip Land Music Corp.
Victor Entertainment
Acne Studios
Teikoku Databank
Embassy of Brazil in Tokyo
Embassy of Morocco in Tokyo
Italian Trade Commission Tokyo Office
Italian State Tourist Board Tokyo Office
Four Seeds Corporation (Pizza-La, etc.)[2]
Prada[3]
Cube Japan

Subway stations

Aoyama-itchōme Station (Ginza Line, Hanzōmon Line, Toei Ōedo Line)
Omotesandō Station (Chiyoda Line, Ginza Line, Hanzōmon Line)
Gaiemmae Station (Ginza Line)
Nogizaka Station (Chiyoda Line) – located in the southeastern corner of Minami-Aoyama adjacent to Roppongi, and Akasaka

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References

Avex Group Holdings, Inc. Company Outline. Avex Group Holdings, Inc. "3-1-30, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8577"
Corporate Info Four Seeds Corporation
Chevalier, Michel (2012). Luxury Brand Management. Singapore: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-1-118-17176-9.

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[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

[Luxury-3] Chevalier, Michel (2012). Luxury Brand Management. Singapore: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-1-118-17176-9.