Quartier Latin in Tokyo

We are glad to introduce "Quartier Latin" in Tokyo. "御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu"
It is not too much to say that "御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu" area is "Quartier Latin" in Tokyo.

There are several schools and university such as Meiji Univ., Nihon Univ., Tokyo Electric Univ. around this area. (They don't use Latin language though)
Many young students gather and are diligent in their study every day.

JR Ochanomizu station

Meiji Univertsity

Ochanomizu has not only the aspect of "student town" but also another aspect of "Sport" and "Music".
The number of foreign customer and tourits visit this area for shopping during recent years, because there is a variety of gears and instrumentals being sold in this area.
The reputation among foreigners has been growing year by year.
Especially, Some of shops sell skiing gears through the year for customers who go skiing to south hemisphere. Also, you can buy your own customized skiing boot.

Skiing gear shop

This shop as below sells electric guitar, especially "Gibson" and has the number one of selling Gibson guitar in the world. The staff is willing to let you play those guitars if you want.


Please come and enjoy this area.