Shibuya scramble crossing
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks returns, with an improved layout overlooking the scramble crossing.
The vibe around Shibuya is tense right now, as the city attempts to abolish “the craziest Halloween in the world”.
If you’re looking to take the red pill and see the real Shibuya, this place will help you get there.
Well, that’s one way to social distance in Tokyo.
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Forget Area 51, the Scramble Crossing is where all the action’s at!
It was a bit like having your friends over for a party with your mum telling you to be quiet from the other room.
Crowds gathered at the city’s most famous intersection for a massive street party as police looked on.
Tokyo’s famous scramble crossing district came alive with hilarious, sexy, cute and genius outfits for Halloween.
Owners say sayonara to their iconic red sign with a new logo that captures the spirit of all the youth fashion stores inside the building.
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