This koban is a landmark in the Ginza district of Tokyo
A kōban (交番) is a Japanesepolice box. In Japan, in addition to central police stations, police work from small buildings dispersed throughout the community. There, they can keep watch, respond to emergencies, give directions, and otherwise interact with the citizens. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (820x1000, 234 KB) Koban Police Box Ginza Tokyo Japan This photograph shows a koban (police box) in the Ginza district of Tokyo, Japan. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (820x1000, 234 KB) Koban Police Box Ginza Tokyo Japan This photograph shows a koban (police box) in the Ginza district of Tokyo, Japan. ... The Ginza area of Tokyo, Japan The Wako department store occupies a busy corner in Ginza Ginza (銀座) is a place in Chūō Ward, Tokyo named after the silver coin foundry or Ginza established here in 1612 (Edo period). ... 20th century British police call box, similar to that used in Doctor Who A police box is a telephone kiosk or callbox for use by members of the police. ... A typical suburban police station in the United States (this one is in San Bruno, California). ...
Most Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples permit photography, though the use of tripods and flash might be restricted both there and at castles, gardens, museums, and elsewhere.
When one gets lost, it would be helpful to find a Koban (policebox) or a large store and ask for help.
The emergency telephone numbers are 110 for the police department and 119 for the fire and ambulance services.
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