Shibuya, Tokyo

Shibuya is famous for its scramble crossing, which is located in front of the Shibuya Station. Take the Hachiko exit and there you are, staring at the seemingly non-stop flow of human traffic. This crossing stops vehicles in all directions to allow pedestrians to cross the entire intersection.

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Shibuya is a most lively shopping area in Tokyo. What I like is that it is is not so large as other main shopping centers like Ginza, Shinjiku, etc but it has everything to buy - electronic products, CDS and other audo-visual goods, top-class department stores like Tokyu and Seibu. There are many reasonably priced cafes, snack-bars, and restaurants all over here.

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It's a noisy and crowded place but at the same time it is amazing. Full of lights, shops, restaurants and people.
It is said that hundreds of people cross the street with each change of traffic light. Sit down and enjoy the view of Japanese girls using the ultimate fashion in Tokyo.

In Shibuya district you find the statue of the most loved dog for Japanese: Hachiko, who is remembered for his loyalty to his master.
It is said that this dog waited outside the subway station for his master every day, one day his master died but Hachiko kept on waiting for him every single day until he died 10 years later. Now his statue is a common point reunion where people "wait" for their friends just outside Shibuya station. Sad story!

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For something out of this World that you will find nowhere else head up Centre-gai st in Shibuya after 7pm,outside the HMV and Printclub parlours by First Kitchen you will see many ganguro and kogyaru.they get more extreme year after year,take photos if you want they will just ignore you,later at night they may let you pose for a picture with them.You will find most of them in the magazine 'Egg'.

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At the Hatchiko exit of Shibuya station is the world famous cross walk immortalized in Lost in Translation. It is truly amazing to watch. Hachiko is a very popular meeting point and you can people watch for ages. And yes if you wait long enough you should see the dinosaur on the giant screen. You can also cross the road and have a go at trying to get a window seat at the Starbucks.

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I have to give 2 thumbs up for their bowling facilities in tokyo.

As a smoker and drinker, it is paradise to bowl in tokyo because you can light up, buy cans of heinekens and bowl to UV lit bowling alleys! Can't do that in my country... :)

A great one is located at Shibuya, opposite Shibuya Tokyu Inn at Meiji Street. Look for the large bowling pin on the top of the building like the pic attached. cheap price for renting of shoes, socks and a few games! there are many other floors providing snooker, darts, Karaoke and arcade games! Great for relaxation and to soak in the culture of the youths.

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Get ready for the busiest junction once you get out of the Shibuya Station. It is people and noise... noise and people everywhere. The busiest traffic crossing in the world is in Shibuya, Tokyo. Try crossing it to any side of the road... you will be amazed! This picture is taken while we were having our Starbucks break... on the second floor facing the crossing. Oh, before crossing the junction, try locating Hachiko, the statue of the faithful dog!