Where did Japan's scramble crossings originate? Shibuya landmark was not the first
When it comes to scramble intersections, which halt all traffic to allow pedestrians to cross in every direction, including ...
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Shibuya New Year’s event called off 5th year in a row
The New Year’s Eve countdown event at Shibuya’s scramble crossing, a hugely popular tourist spot in Tokyo, has been canceled for the fifth consecutive year. The decision was made by the event ...
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Shibuya’s maze gets a makeover
By 2027, the deck will be extended to nearby high-rises Shibuya Scramble Square and Shibuya Mark City. Once completed, the aerial corridor will stretch 800 meters across the valley, with elevators ...
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Where, why and when of Shibuya's new rules
Notoriously, Shibuya is one of the busiest parts of Tokyo. Famous for its madcap Scramble Crossing in front of the main station, shopping streets and nightlife, the area is considered a youth haven.
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Tokyo’s Shibuya and Shinjuku on high alert at Halloween
As many as 125 security guards were deployed to the iconic scramble crossing and Shibuya Center Gai ... deploy additional security in the park and square by the west gate of Ikebukuro Station ...