noun
downtown; traditional working-class area; low-lying commercial/residential district
Refers to the older, low-lying parts of a city, typically with small shops, factories, and a traditional, neighborly atmosphere. Often contrasted with 山の手 (yamanote), the upscale hilly residential areas.
彼は東京の下町で生まれ育った。
He was born and raised in the downtown area of Tokyo.
この通りは
This street retains the atmosphere of an old-fashioned downtown neighborhood.
noun
Shitamachi; eastern Tokyo lowlands
Specific historical and cultural area of eastern Tokyo near Tokyo Bay, including Asakusa, Kanda, Nihonbashi, and surrounding wards. Known for its merchant and artisan culture.
See also: 山の手
浅草は下町の代表的な観光地です。
Asakusa is a representative sightseeing spot in Shitamachi.