Den-en Chofu, one of Tokyo's most prestigious residential areas, is said to have been developed under the leadership of Eiichi Shibusawa, who employed the Garden City concept he encountered in England. It may have aged gracefully, its patina becoming a fitting symbol of its status as an icon that defined an era. Yet, its retro charm radiates a noble warmth and profound nostalgia. It may be a town that offers hints of learning from the past to understand the present—a place where you can find newness within the old.
