From Tokyo to Akihabara: Glimpses of History and Tradition Beneath the Modern City

The stations on the Yamanote line stations loop. (© Pixta)

The Shuto Expressway has turned a cultural landmark into a forgotten underpass. (© Gianni Simone)

Few people realize that the unassuming stone monument to the left of this shopfront marks the spot where William Adams lived. (© Gianni Simone)

The Kanda outlet of the chain Niku no Hanamasa caters to the needs of chefs and cooks from the nearby eateries. (© Gianni Simone)

Kanda Station‘s west exit shopping street features the usual mix of eateries, pubs, and more. (© Gianni Simone)

Confectionary shop Takemura’s building is designated a Tokyo Historic Landscape Property. (© Gianni Simone)

Near Akihabara, Yanagimori Shrine was originally established as one of Edo Castle’s spiritual defenses. (© Gianni Simone)