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Often referred to as the world’s busiest crosswalk, thousands of pedestrians scramble across Tokyo’s Shibuya Crossing daily. At peak times, the hypnotic pace of the changing traffic light seems to ...

TOKYO – At every hour of the day, it’s a sprawling scramble. The moment the walk sign lights up, it’s go time for thousands of pedestrians, all moving in different directions. Welcome to Shibuya ...

In a move that might disappoint revellers, Shibuya recently announced the cancellation of its infamous New Year’s Eve countdown event for the fourth consecutive year. The decision, as stated by the ...

Surely this is Tokyo’s coolest stay – the Japanese answer to the Standard or the Ace – a few minutes’ walk from the chaos of ...

For many people in Japan, the new year is usually rung in quietly, while spending time at home with family, watching the "Kohaku" singing competition on TV, or eating toshikoshi soba noodles and other ...

Those wondering how the Netflix sci-fi thriller Alice in Borderland was able to completely empty of life one of the world’s busiest pedestrian crossings will find their answer around 90km (60 miles) ...

Granted, the food and drink selection in Shibuya is overwhelming, with options covering a wide range of cuisines and even price points. Feeling lost? Don’t worry; we’ve done the legwork to find you ...