Ministry of Defense headquarters: Formerly
GHQ of the
Imperial Japanese Army; following
World War II, the building became the headquarters for the
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Eastern Army.
Mishima Yukio committed suicide here in 1970. It became Defense Agency headquarters in May 2000 when the previous headquarters in
Akasaka were closed to make way for
Tokyo Midtown. In 2007 the organization became a ministry. The Memorial Zone for JSDF personnel is located to the east of the Defense Ministry headquarters.
Ichigaya Station (JR Chūō Local Line, Namboku Line, Toei Shinjuku Line, Yūrakuchō Line) - The JR and Toei platforms are located across the river in
Chiyoda.
Ministry of Defense headquarters: Formerly
GHQ of the
Imperial Japanese Army; following
World War II, the building became the headquarters for the
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Eastern Army.
Mishima Yukio committed suicide here in 1970. It became Defense Agency headquarters in May 2000 when the previous headquarters in
Akasaka were closed to make way for
Tokyo Midtown. In 2007 the organization became a ministry. The Memorial Zone for JSDF personnel is located to the east of the Defense Ministry headquarters.
Ichigaya Station (JR Chūō Local Line, Namboku Line, Toei Shinjuku Line, Yūrakuchō Line) - The JR and Toei platforms are located across the river in
Chiyoda.
