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Shibuya
Shibuya is one of Tokyo's largest neighbourhoods. Shibuya crossing (kosaten) is the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world.
Everyday, 2.4 million passengers transfer at Shibuya Station. Shibuya is a major entertainment and shopping district. It's packed with hotels, department stores, shops, restaurants, bars, clubs, karaoke, love hotels, hostess clubs and red light establishments.
Shibuya has a reputation as being a young town. Many locals who are over 30 — avoid Shibuya (feeling they are too old for it).
Shibuya Crossing is ranked #1 of 10 best places to photograph Japan
Shibuya is ranked #1 of 10 best music scenes in Tokyo
Shibuya is ranked #2 of 10 best places to shop in Tokyo
Shibuya is ranked #3 of 7 most crowded neighborhoods in Tokyo
Shibuya
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Shibuya is a massive neighborhood. To understand its geography it's best to break it into districts. That's exactly what the locals do. Learn about the 10 districts of Shibuya.
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A Japanese cultural landmark and tribute to girl fashion power.
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Shibuya can look like a future dystopian city right out of a Scifi movie.
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The busiest pedestrian crossing in the world has a surprisingly short light — running isn't optional.
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How to find your friends at a station that 2.4 million people use every day.
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A new shopping, dining, entertainment, art and shopping complex in Shibuya.
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Long live Tower Records Shibuya.
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Shibuya is so impressive that many visitors just end up wondering around snapping photos. It's a shame — Shibuya has a lot to offer.
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Tokyo has over 100 major neighbourhoods.
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Shinjuku is the biggest neighborhood in Tokyo. If Shinjuku were the only neighborhood in Tokyo — Tokyo would still be a major city.
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