Tokyo's busy Shibuya Scramble Crossing is undoubtedly one of the most famous, known both in Japan and abroad for its huge amount of foot traffic. However, the first such crossing in Japan was not ...

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Tokyo is one of the most popular destinations on the planet, so it shouldn't be a shock to hear that there are heaps of ...

Shibuya, for instance, is famous for the iconic Shibuya Crossing ... interested in the cultural history of Japan. For those looking to delve into Tokyo’s vibrant culinary scene, the Arigato ...

As most travelers know, Tokyo is huge ... Accessible via Shibuya Station Shibuya is most known for the famous Shibuya Crossing. This large intersection, which has five crossing points, including ...

Walking across Tokyo’s Shibuya crossing, one of the world’s largest pedestrian intersections, I was in awe—but not of the crosswalk (I live in New Yo ...

TOKYO -- Tokyo's Shibuya ward is stepping up its fight against graffiti, teaming up with businesses and volunteer groups to swiftly remove scrawl from utility poles and signage. Starting in fiscal ...

Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...

"When I was in college in Tokyo, I was surprised when I learned from a quiz show that Japan's first scramble crossing is in Kokai and not in Shibuya," he said. Kumamoto's Chuo Ward head Hiroki ...