Walk and Talk Series - Let's Talk About Shibuya

Many people likely know that Shibuya has Hachiko the loyal dog (rumored to be moving location), the 109 shopping building, and then as the birthplace of Japanese youth culture, "Shibuya" has become a place where many cosplaying boys and girls gather every Halloween. Actually, besides these, there are many sightseeing spots in Shibuya, Tokyo that you absolutely cannot miss. Let's introduce them one by one below.

SHIBUYA SKY and MIYASHITA PARK Shopping Center

Shibuya has been changing over time, with many new commercial facilities born during the pandemic. MIYASHITA PARK is one of them. In the mall, you can enjoy regional specialties from all over Japan, while "Shibuya Yokocho" gathers handmade Japanese foods such as sushi, ramen (especially tsukemen), and yakitori (grilled chicken skewers). Moreover, as Shibuya stands as a benchmark for internationally renowned areas, you don't need to go to both countries to eat sumo wrestler meals made by actual sumo wrestlers. Every month, magic shows, music events, and more are held inside the venue, making it a trendy shopping center worth visiting, shopping, and eating at in recent years.

Towering over Shibuya Station, SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE SQUARE is very popular as Shibuya's new landmark tower. At the observation facility "SHIBUYA SKY," you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the city from about 230 meters high, making it a standard must-visit photo spot.

Shibuya Central Street Walkway

When coming to Shibuya, you must explore this Central Street Walkway. It gathers affordable fast fashion clothing stores, cultural boutique shops, old record stores, and many restaurants and izakayas hidden in every corner and underground of the alleys. Shibuya in the morning gives a very busy feeling, but once night falls, another cheerful scene scatters among the crowds. Central Street is a walkway that embraces everything.

Shibuya's Akita Dog

Since July 2022, an Akita dog has appeared between the buildings around Shibuya Station. This 3D dog jumps around and plays across eight screens, created by the advertising company HIT Co., Ltd., which operates these digital ads. At the top of every hour, the dog plays around the clock device, jumps into the clock tower, or catches a disc-shaped object with its mouth like a frisbee. You can see the dog from various places around Shibuya Station, including the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Square, and Shibuya Hikarie.

Next week, we will talk about the latest hot spots in Osaka. Stay tuned!