Odaiba

What it is

• A reclaimed land area in Tokyo Bay spanning Minato, Shinagawa, and Koto wards.
• Originally built in 1853 as a series of fortresses to defend against American ships.
• The name derives from the honorific title used for these historic batteries.
• Designated as one of Japan's Top 100 Castles due to its military history.

What to see

• The remaining Third and Sixth batteries from the original Shogunate fortress system.
• The Fuji Television headquarters building which moved to the area in 1997.
• A replica of the Statue of Liberty located within the Marine Park.
• The Rainbow Bridge which connects the island to central Tokyo.
• Venues that hosted various events during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.