Editing Tokyo (section)

=== Leisure and entertainment ===
[[File:Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo; April 2021 (58).jpg|thumb|260x260px|[[Tokyo International Forum]], a multi-purpose cultural center in [[Chiyoda, Tokyo|Chiyoda]]]]
[[File:Kabukicho red gate and colorful neon street signs at night, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.jpg|thumb|260x260px|[[Kabukichō|Kabukicho]], a nightlife district in [[Shinjuku]]]]
Tokyo offers a diverse array of leisure and entertainment options. The city is home to numerous theatres. The [[National Noh Theatre]] and [[Kabuki-za]] are dedicated to traditional Japanese plays. The [[New National Theatre Tokyo]] in Shibuya serves as a central venue for opera, ballet, contemporary dance, and drama.<ref name="about-nntt">{{cite web |first=Motoki |last=Ozaki |publisher=New National Theatre, Tokyo |title=About us. The Heart Of Performing Arts In Japan |date=June 22, 2019 |access-date=December 7, 2019 |url=https://www.nntt.jac.go.jp/english/about/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190622052131/https://www.nntt.jac.go.jp/english/about/ |archive-date=June 22, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> Other major play and concert venues include: the [[National Theatre of Japan]], the [[Imperial Theatre (Japan)|Imperial Theatre]], the [[Meiji-za]], the [[NHK Hall]], the [[Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre]], [[Tokyo Opera City Tower|Tokyo Opera City]] and the [[Tokyo International Forum]]. Two sports venues, the [[Nippon Budokan]] and the [[Tokyo Dome]], are usually used to host concerts by popular pop artists.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Apple Music · Essential Tokyo Music Venues |url=https://guides.apple.com/?pg=16971465873540453745&lsp=9902&name=essential-tokyo-music-venues |access-date=2024-05-31 |website=guides.apple.com |language=en-US |archive-date=May 31, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240531161259/https://guides.apple.com/?pg=16971465873540453745&lsp=9902&name=essential-tokyo-music-venues |url-status=live }}</ref>

The nightlife district of Tokyo is centered around areas in the west of the city such as [[Shibuya]], [[Shinjuku]], and [[Roppongi]], with high a concentration of bars, clubs, [[host and hostess clubs]], and live music venues.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nightlife in Tokyo |url=https://www.gotokyo.org/en/see-and-do/nightlife/index.html |access-date=2024-05-31 |website=The Official Tokyo Travel Guide, GO TOKYO |language=en |archive-date=May 31, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240531161309/https://www.gotokyo.org/en/see-and-do/nightlife/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Tokyo is also known for its festivals, such as the [[Sannō Matsuri]] at [[Hie Shrine]], the Sanja Festival at Asakusa Shrine, and the biennial [[Kanda Matsuri]], which features parades with elaborately decorated floats. [[Harajuku]], located in Shibuya, is internationally famous for its youth fashion and street culture, with trendy shops, cafes, and Takeshita Street.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Takeshita- Street |url=https://www.gotokyo.org/en/spot/48/index.html |access-date=2024-05-31 |website=The Official Tokyo Travel Guide, GO TOKYO |language=en |archive-date=May 31, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240531161300/https://www.gotokyo.org/en/spot/48/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Akihabara]], known as "Electric Town", is a hub for electronics and [[Otaku|otaku culture]] such as [[anime]] and [[Video game|computer games]], with numerous shops selling anime, manga, and gaming merchandise.<ref>{{Cite web |title=A guide to Akihabara - Japan's pop culture paradise |url=https://www.gotokyo.org/en/destinations/central-tokyo/akihabara/index.html |access-date=2024-05-31 |website=The Official Tokyo Travel Guide, GO TOKYO |language=en |archive-date=May 31, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240531161306/https://www.gotokyo.org/en/destinations/central-tokyo/akihabara/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
[[Ginza]] and [[Nihonbashi|Nihombashi]] are two of Tokyo's most notable shopping districts. Ginza is known for its high-end shopping, featuring luxury brand stores, boutique shops, and department stores such as [[Mitsukoshi]] and [[Wako (retailer)|Wako]]. It is also home to numerous fine dining places and art galleries, making it a cultural and commercial hub. Nihombashi, historically a center of commerce, has long-established shops and the Mitsukoshi department flagship store, Japan's first department store, founded in 1673.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Isetan Mitsukoshi Group{{pipe}}Isetan Mitsukoshi Official website |url=https://cp.mistore.jp/global/en/history.html |access-date=2024-05-31 |website=cp.mistore.jp |language=en |archive-date=May 31, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240531161259/https://cp.mistore.jp/global/en/history.html |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Jinbōchō, Tokyo|Jinbōchō]] is known for its concentration of bookstores, publishing houses, and literary cafes, and its links to a large number of famous literary figures.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kanda & Jimbocho – books and sporting goods in the heart of Tokyo |url=https://www.gotokyo.org/en/destinations/central-tokyo/kanda-and-jimbocho/index.html |access-date=2024-05-31 |website=The Official Tokyo Travel Guide, GO TOKYO |language=en |archive-date=July 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240725000941/https://www.gotokyo.org/en/destinations/central-tokyo/kanda-and-jimbocho/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

Modern attractions in Tokyo include the [[Tokyo Skytree]] in Sumida, the tallest structure in Japan, which provides panoramic views of the city from its observation decks. [[Odaiba]], a man-made island in Tokyo Bay, features shopping, dining, and entertainment attractions such as the [[TeamLab Planets TOKYO DMM.com|teamLab Planets]] digital art museum and [[Joypolis]] indoor amusement park.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Organization |first=Japan National Tourism |title=Odaiba Seaside Park {{!}} Travel Japan - Japan National Tourism Organization (Official Site) |url=https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/1642/ |access-date=2024-05-31 |website=Travel Japan |language=en-us |archive-date=May 31, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240531161306/https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/1642/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The [[Tokyo Disney Resort]] and its two theme parks [[Tokyo Disneyland]] and [[Tokyo DisneySea]] are major destinations for family entertainment. Although these Disney theme parks bear the name Tokyo, they are located in nearby [[Urayasu|Urayasu, Chiba]], just east of Tokyo.