Shibuya

Shibuya
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The 18 Most Fun Things To Do In Shibuya

Shibuya is the most stylish and must visit area for young generations in Tokyo. Shibuya is trendy spot but full of places where Japanese culture and life are rooted. The 18 Most Fun Things To Do In Shibuya introduce sightseeing, shopping, dining spots and also the things you can do only in Shibuya to experience Japanese actual life and trend. Things To Do | Must Visit Places In Shibuya Must Visit Places In Shibuya cover must visit sites ranging from Shibuya’s historical construction, park, shrine to the busiest scramble crossing in the world known as scenes of cinemas. Hachiko Statue Located in front of Hachiko exit of Shibuya st., Hachiko, […]

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Shibuya

Shibuya is undergoing a massive redevelopment ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Paralympic games, and looks different whenever we visit. Used to be a farm village around 11th century, Shibuya became samurai worrier’s residence area and flourished as downtown in Edo era. In modernization after WWⅡ many shops and department stores were built, and later rail ways, high way and underground sewage pipe were constructed for Olympic game in 1964. It is said that Shibuya’s present scenery was formed those days. Shibuya Stream opened in Sep 2018 230 m with 47 floors above ground, Shibuya East tower,  Scramble Square is opening in the end of 2019. The entire project of Shibuya […]

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Shibuya Scramble crossing & Statue of Hachiko

Shibuya Scramble crossing!! Shibuya crossing is popular for film “lost in Translation” “The fast and the furious: Tokyo Drift” is world’s busiest intersection where hundreds of people cross at a time from 5 directions. Fearful of being lost some tourists holding each other’s hands shout “1,2,3, Go!!” as if to bungy jump from Kiyomizu temple. They struggle their way to meet in the center where fewer people than expected shoot a photo from every angle. Starbuck’s 2nd floor across from Shibuya st is perfect for overlooking the chaos every tow minute, many colorful umbrellas on rainy days. You can see many colorful umbrellas gathering on rainy days. Hachiko in Shibuya […]

Toguri Museum Of Pottery
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Koimari

Koimari at Toguri museum of art. When you look at a dish, do you think about what type of ware or what it was used for ? If you are interested in japanese porcelain, visit Toguri museum of art. The core collection is Imari ware, the first porcelain in japan. Born in 17th century in the town of Arita as luxury, Imari ware changed market from luxury to affordable items in 18th century. Then large vase and jar were exported to Europe. Imari ‘s kakiemon style lately influenced Meissen. Toguri museum is located at quiet elegant residential area in Shibuya’s Shoto district.