Nagatacho is the seat of Japan’s Prime Minister Office as well as the Diet. That is why the name of “Nagatachi” usually means the Japanese politics (just like the Capitol Hill means the White House).The huge National Diet Building was built in 1936. The left wing (from the front) is the lower house and the right wing is the upper house.
It is, of course, the place of legislation and political debates. But it is also used for other purposes. School children visit the Diet to study the country’s political process. Politicians invite their supporters from their constituencies. I saw sightseeing buses coming and many tourist taking photos (even tough it was Saturday).
The Prime Minister House stands at the other side of a road from the Diet. It is strictly guarded by policemen.The office buildings for the Diet members stand behind the Diet Building. The National Diet Library is also in the area.
There is a public garden in front of the Diet. It is open to the public. The scene of the Imperial Palace from the garden is fantastic. 
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