This is a combination of delicious and contemporary technology that was definitely worth the visit.
Shibuya
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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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The deep irony is that Hachiko wouldn’t even have been able to enjoy this tasty souvenir for himself.
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