Higashi-shinjuku station, one stop north of Shinjuku-sanchome station, is located beside Shinjuku Kabuki-cho, the largest sex entertainment town in Japan, where countless hostess/host bars and clubs and love hotels are packed densely.
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Hanazono Shrine is located on the southeast corner of Shinjuku Kabuki-cho area. Since 1967, avant-garde dramas were performed regularly on the ground of the shrine.
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Shinjuku Golden Gai is a small area beside Hanazono Shrine crowded with more than 200 tiny bars and clubs. This small area is loved by many writers and artists.
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On the opposite side of Higashi-shinjuku station is the headquarters building of Square Enix, the largest computer game production company publishing “Dragon Quest” and “Final Fantasy.”
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