First signs of central Tokyo shutting down with the unprecedented closure of a youth hotspot.
Shibuya
Keep your wits about you — you never know what might appear as you walk these underground tunnels.
46th floor Shibuya observation deck turns out to be a uniquely beautiful place for people-watching.
This is a combination of delicious and contemporary technology that was definitely worth the visit.
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Site of Tokyo’s liveliest street parties, and most embarrassing drunken mayhem, will be a soft drink-only space on New Year’s Eve.
The location is within easy walking distance of JR Shibuya Station in one of Tokyo’s most popular youth districts.
All good things must come to an end, but at least this delicious beef katsu sandwich will live on in its diner’s memory!
A massive photo safari of the treasure trove of amazing stuff waiting at Nintendo’s brand-new Shibuya destination store!
Mr. Sato takes us on a tour of Cyberspace Shibuya inside Parco ahead of its grand opening.
New shop within walking distance from Scramble Intersection also has giant Mewtwo in research tube greeting guests.
Extra-cute Animal Crossing kitchenware also on offer at Japan’s first-ever dedicated Nintendo store.
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