Tag: shibuya sightseeing
Shibuya’s Underbelly: A Walk Through Love Hotel Hill and Dogenzaka
Shibuya may have the reputation of being a teen shopping mecca with a bonkers street crossing, but there is a seedier underbelly to be explored. For those who love a backstreet, a healthy dose of grime and signage that can raise an...
Where to Take the Best Photos of the Shibuya Crossing
Ah, the Shibuya Crossing. A visit to Tokyo simply wouldn’t be complete without ducking and weaving through its oncoming foot traffic at least a few times. As one of the world’s busiest intersections, it transports thousands of people in all directions at...
Digging Through Don Don Down on Wednesday
Shopping for second-hand clothing in Tokyo isn’t quite the cost-saving measure it is in other countries. Used clothing is fairly well preserved in Japan and prices reflect that. Don Don Down on Wednesday, however, is an exception. With branches scattered around the...
Sightseeing in Shibuya – Walking the Big Two Part 1
Shibuya and Shinjuku are the two biggest urban centers in Tokyo and two of the liveliest. They’re the most traversed transit hubs in the city, and vibrant destinations in their own right. While most tourists will visit the two urban centers, few...