Minato-ku

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Minato-ku (港区, lit. "Harbor Ward") is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, situated on Tokyo Bay. It is within the various districts of Minato-ku that the majority of the Sailor Moon series takes place.

Districts

Azabu

Azabu (麻布) is home to Usagi, Azabu-Juuban, and Hikawa Shrine, among other things.

Shiba Koen

Shiba Koen (芝公園) is the area of Minato-ku that includes Shiba Koen Junior High School (where Minako goes to school), Tokyo Tower, and Zojoji Temple.

Roppongi

Roppongi (六本木), located north of Azabu and south of Akasaka, is the district of Minato-ku known for its large population of foreign expatriates and its booming nightlife. It is also the location of the headquarters for TV Asahi, the network on which the Sailor Moon anime aired.

Odaiba

Odaiba (お台場, lit. "Artillery Battery") is a large business and entertainment district located on an artificial island in Tokyo Bay. It is connected to the mainland by the Rainbow Bridge, which features prominently in the series.

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