Shinjuku is one of the largest cities in Tokyo, crammed with skyscrapers, commercial facilities, restaurants, and entertainment venues. 

Shinjuku Station is a hub for various train lines, which is convenient to access surrounding. It is always crowded with business people during weekdays and people visiting from suburbs during weekends. 

There are also a lot of foreign tourists attracted to this city.

The east side of Shinjuku is an area for entertainment and shopping, and the famous Kabukicho is located in this area. Kabukicho is quite popular as bustling districts and so lively at night. There are various forms of entertainment, making it difficult to choose where to go. Restaurants are diverse as well, ranging from Japanese cuisine to international dishes, from lively and fun spaces to small and cozy places.

In the past, Kabukicho had a scary image of being cheated or ripped off, but recently the town has cracked down on such things, making it a safe area.

Many stores are open until late at night, Kabukicho is a town that never sleeps, perfect for those who want to enjoy all night long.

The west side of Shinjuku is a business district with many commercial buildings. You can see a lot of business people looking for lunch at lunchtime, and a lot of people having drinks after work at night. There are also many hotels, so you can also see many business travelers and tourists. In addition, there are large department stores and electronics stores that are crowded with shoppers, especially during year-end and new-year holidays. 

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is also located in this area. The distinctive twin towers have a free observation floor at the top. 360 degrees panoramic view of Tokyo is there.

My Story

I used to live in Shinjuku. The rent was very high, so I lived in a small room. Since the kitchen was very small, I usually ate out. There were many cheap restaurants, I didn't have any problems with eating. 

People who work in Kabukicho lived around my area, and it was characteristic to see many hostesses and hosts riding in taxis to go to work at night.

When I had a hard time at work, I went to Shinjuku Gyoen, a nature-rich park located in the heart of the city, to refresh myself. Although many people visit the park, the spacious grounds allow me to relax and feel comfortable. However, during the cherry blossom season in spring, it gets extremely crowded.