Japantown; Japanese quarter
Refers to historical Japanese communities in Southeast Asia, especially those established in the 16th-17th centuries. Often used in historical contexts; compare 日本人町.
See also: 日本人町
The Japantown in Ayutthaya flourished through trade during the Edo period.
Japantowns were formed in various parts of Southeast Asia.
Compound of 日本 (Japan) and 町 (town). The term historically referred to Japanese enclaves in Southeast Asia during the early modern period.