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Shinjuku Districts

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Shinjuku Tokyo has several distinct districts which includes a sky scrapper, shopping, entertainment and transport districts. Shinjuku Japan is an important central district of Tokyo for work or play. Nishi-shinjuku - Tokyo’s largest skyscraper district. Several of the tallest buildings in Tokyo are located in this area, including the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, KDDI Building and Park Tower.   Kabukicho - An entertainment district filled at night with bright colored lights with bars, restaurants, cinemas and red-light district.   Shinanomachi - On the southern edge of Shinjuku, close to the National Stadium, also known as Olympic Stadium, Tokyo and Meiji-Jingu Stadium (where the Yakult Swallows baseball team plays). Shinjuku ni-chome - Tokyo’s best-known gay district. Okubo - Tokyo’s best-known Korean district. Waseda - Surrounding Waseda University, one of the most prestigious private universities in Japan. Nearby Takadanobaba is a major student residential and nightlife area. Ichigaya - A commercial area in eastern Shinjuku, site of the Japan Defence Agency headquarters. SHINJUKU HOTELS Shinjuku is a highly sort after location to stay in while visiting Tokyo. Shinjuku offers excellent transport, shopping, close proximity to other attractions in Tokyo and a wide range of hotels to suit most budgets. Shinjuku Hotels - Save up to 70% on reservations and receive GUARANTEED LOWEST RATES on Shinjuku Hotels. Shinjuku at night (Article also uses content from Wikipedia article and used under the GNU Free Documentation License) | | |

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