X-Nico

3 unusual facts about Azabu


Azabu-Mamianachō, Minato, Tokyo

Azabu-Mamianachō borders Azabudai on the north and east, Azabu-Nagasakachō on the west, and Higashiazabu on the south.

Azabu, Tokyo

Its coverage roughly corresponds to that of the former Azabu Ward, presently consisting of nine official districts: Azabu-Jūban, Azabudai, Azabu-Nagasakachō, Azabu-Mamianachō, Nishi-Azabu, Higashi-Azabu, Minami-Azabu, Moto-Azabu and Roppongi.

This is the district of Tokyo where manga artist Naoko Takeuchi resides, and the Azabu Jūban area is the setting of her fictional Sailor Moon series.


Prince Arisugawa Taruhito

The Arisugawa Memorial Park in Minami-Azabu, Minato, Tokyo occupies the site of the Arisugawa palace and its extensive gardens are open to the public.


see also