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| About Ginza | |
![]() The landmark of Ginza, "Hattori building" |
As for the origin of Ginza, the silver coin foundry was installed in the
17th century.Volunteer Fire Corps "Mo-Gumi"Called is organized those days, and it is said that about 100 firefighters
were on the register. After the second half of the 19th century, modernization of a building progressed early most in Japan, and the brick buildings became the symbol of a Ginza. Ginza was completely destroyed by the Great Kanto Earthquake occured in 1923, and World War II . However, This town has revived by the city design strong against a calamity whenever it encounters misfortune. Passing 400 years of history, Ginza is still prosperous as world leading shopping quarter. |