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Ichigaya (市谷) is a neighborhood in Tokyo, Japan. Shinjuku-ku has several places with Ichigaya as part of the name. Ichigaya Station (市ケ谷駅), which lies in Shinjuku and Chiyoda-ku (Gobanchō, Kudan Minami), provides transportation to the area.

Related Topics:
Tokyo - Japan - Shinjuku-ku - Ichigaya Station - Chiyoda-ku

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The Imperial Japanese Army had its GHQ at Ichigaya Heights; following World War II, the building became the headquarters for the Ground Self-Defense Forces. It was there that author Mishima Yukio committed suicide in 1970.

Related Topics:
Imperial Japanese Army - GHQ - World War II - Self-Defense Forces - Mishima Yukio - 1970

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