Chinatown

Paper lanterns, pagoda roofs, imperial guard lions and a paifang at the entrance, all signs of a thriving Asian community within Academy City.

Inari Shrine
Prominently located near the district centre, but shielded by a sleek torii and a small sakura glade, this Shinto shrine was built by the community of Japanese descent to house the deity Inari Okami, god of rice, foxes, agriculture, industry and wealth. It is a tradition for businessmen from the North Ward to visit the shrine after closing a deal and ask the deity to bless the venture. Fox anthros of the city consider it a community location and organise cultural events here.