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Shibuya
渋谷区
Location of Shibuya
Shibuya's location in Tokyo, Japan. officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.
Location
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Tokyo
Physical characteristics
Area 15. In Political geography and International politics, a country is a Political division of a geographical entity For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The Regions of Japan are not official administrative units but have been traditionally used as the regional division of Japan in a number of contexts The is a Geographical area of Honshū, the largest Island of Japan. The prefectures of Japan are the country's 47 sub-national Jurisdictions one "metropolis" (都 to) Tokyo; one " circuit officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 11 km² (5. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 83 sq mi)
Population (as of 2008)
     Total 208,371
     Density 13,540 /km² (35,068 /sq mi)
Location 35°39′N 139°41′E / 35.65, 139.683Coordinates: 35°39′N 139°41′E / 35.65, 139.683
Symbols
Symbol of Shibuya
Flag
Shibuya Government Office
Mayor Toshitake Kuwahara
Official website: Shibuya

Shibuya (渋谷区 Shibuya-ku?) is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume In Geography, location is a position or point in Physical space that something occupies on Earths' surface A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government The are 23 municipalities that together make up the core and the most populous part of Tokyo, Japan. officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. As of 2008, it had an estimated population of 208,371 and a density of 13,540 persons per km². In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of The total area is 15. 11 km².

The name "Shibuya" is also used to refer to the central business district of Shibuya Ward, which surrounds Shibuya Station, one of Tokyo's busiest railway stations. is a Train station located in Shibuya Tokyo, Japan. With 24 million passengers on an average weekday in 2004 it is the third-busiest commuter rail station in Tokyo Shibuya is known as one of the fashion centers of Japan, particularly for young people, and as a major nightlife area.

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History

Hachikō, an Akita dog, was a Shibuya fixture during the late 1920s and early 1930s; his statue near Shibuya Station is a popular meeting spot.
Hachikō, an Akita dog, was a Shibuya fixture during the late 1920s and early 1930s; his statue near Shibuya Station is a popular meeting spot. known in Japanese as, was an Akita dog born in the city of Odate, Akita Prefecture remembered for his loyalty to his master

Following the opening of the Yamanote Line in 1885, Shibuya began to emerge as a railway terminal for southwestern Tokyo and eventually as a major commercial and entertainment center. The of East Japan Railway Company (JR East is one of Tokyo 's busiest and most important Commuter rail lines It was incorporated as a village in 1889, as a town in 1909, as a ward of Tokyo City in 1932, and as a ward of Tokyo Metropolis in 1943. A is a local administrative unit in Japan. It is a local public body along with,, and. A town (町 chō or machi) is a local administrative unit in Japan. List of wards Chiba Chūō-ku Chiba Hanamigawa-ku Chiba Inage-ku Chiba was a municipality in Japan. It existed from May 1, 1889 to July 1, 1943, when it was merged with Tokyo Prefecture to form The present-day special ward was established on March 15, 1947. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

One of the most well-known stories concerning Shibuya is the story of Hachikō, a dog who waited on his late master at Shibuya Station every day from 1923 to 1935, eventually becoming a national celebrity for his loyalty. known in Japanese as, was an Akita dog born in the city of Odate, Akita Prefecture remembered for his loyalty to his master A statue of Hachikō was built adjacent to the station, and the surrounding Hachikō Square is now the most popular meeting point in the area.

Yoyogi Park in Shibuya was one of the main venues for the 1964 Summer Olympics. is one of the largest parks in Tokyo, located adjacent to Harajuku Station and Meiji Shrine in Shibuya. The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan

In 1965, the shooting rampage by 18-year-old Misao Katagiri, who had already shot dead a policeman, broke out and 16 people were injured. was a Japanese murderer He was born in Tokyo and reportedly loved guns He was sentenced to death and was executed by hanging in 1972.

Shibuya has achieved great popularity among young people in the last 30 years. There are several famous fashion department stores in Shibuya. Fashion refers to styles of dress (but can also include cuisine literature art architecture and general comportment that are popular in a culture at any given time Shibuya 109 is a major shopping center near Shibuya Station, particularly famous as the origin of the kogal subculture. is a Subculture of girls and young women in urban Japan, one of several types of so-called Gyaru. Called "Ichi-Maru-kyū," which translates as 1–0–9 in Japanese, the name is actually a pun on that of the corporation that owns it — Tokyu (which sounds like 10–9 in Japanese). is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities The contemporary fashion scene in Shibuya extends northward from Shibuya Station to Harajuku, where youth culture reigns; Omotesandō, the zelkova tree- and fashion brand-lined street; and Sendagaya, Tokyo's apparel design district. Harajuku (原宿 "meadow lodging" is the common name for the area around Harajuku Station on the Yamanote Line in the Shibuya ward is an avenue subway station and neighborhood in the Minato and Shibuya wards in Tokyo stretching from Harajuku station the foot of the Zelkova is a Genus of six species of Deciduous Trees in the elm family Ulmaceae, native to southern Europe, and southwest Sendagaya (千駄ヶ谷 is an area (neighborhood quarter within Shibuya ward 渋谷区 one of Tokyo (東京都 Japan 's (日本 special 23 wards

During the late 1990s, Shibuya also became known as the center of the IT industry in Japan. Information technology ( IT) as defined by the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA is "the study design development implementation support It was often called "Bit Valley" in English, a pun on "Bitter Valley," the literal translation of "Shibuya. "

Geography

Shibuya Ward includes many well-known commercial and residential districts such as Daikanyama, Ebisu, Harajuku, Hiroo, Higashi, Omotesandō, Sendagaya, and Yoyogi. or simply, is a district of the Ward of Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Harajuku (原宿 "meadow lodging" is the common name for the area around Harajuku Station on the Yamanote Line in the Shibuya ward is an avenue subway station and neighborhood in the Minato and Shibuya wards in Tokyo stretching from Harajuku station the foot of the Sendagaya (千駄ヶ谷 is an area (neighborhood quarter within Shibuya ward 渋谷区 one of Tokyo (東京都 Japan 's (日本 special 23 wards is a neighborhood in the northern part of Tokyo, Japan 's Shibuya Ward.

Politics and government

Shibuya is run by a city assembly of 34 elected members. The current mayor is Toshitake Kuwahara, an independent backed by the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito. In Politics, an independent is a Politician who is not Affiliated with any Political party. The, frequently abbreviated to LDP or, is a Centre right, conservative, Political party and the largest party in Japan. The, New Komeito Party, or NKP is a Centre-right political party in Japan founded by members of the Buddhist organization Soka Gakkai

Elections

Sightseeing and historic sites

A torii at Meiji Shrine.
A torii at Meiji Shrine. Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan held a mayoral election on April 27, 2003. A is a traditional Japanese Gate commonly found at the entry to a Shinto shrine, although it can be found at Buddhist temples as well
Shibuya shopping district at night. The cylindrical building on the left side of the picture is Shibuya 109.
Shibuya shopping district at night. The cylindrical building on the left side of the picture is Shibuya 109.
Shibuya Mark City
Shibuya Mark City
Omotesandō in winter
Omotesandō in winter

Green areas

Buildings

Streets and places

Other

Top view of the Shibuya Crossing
Top view of the Shibuya Crossing
Center Gai at dusk
Center Gai at dusk
Street view of the Shibuya Crossing
Street view of the Shibuya Crossing

Transportation

Rail

The main station in Shibuya is Shibuya Station. is a Train station located in Shibuya Tokyo, Japan. With 24 million passengers on an average weekday in 2004 it is the third-busiest commuter rail station in Tokyo

Highway

Education

Colleges and universities

Kokugakuin, Higashi, Shibuya campus
Kokugakuin, Higashi, Shibuya campus

Primary and secondary schools

Shibuya operates public elementary and middle schools, while Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education operates public high schools. Japan has a nationwide system of distinct from the expressways. National Route 20 is a national highway connecting Tokyo and Nagano Prefecture in Japan. is a major highway on the island of Honshū in Japan. It originates in Chiyoda Tokyo and terminates in Numazu Shizuoka. Kokugakuin University (國學院大學 Kokugakuin Daigaku, abbreviated as 國學大 Kokugakudai or 國大 Kokudai is a Private university, whose main office is located Higashi is a residential district of the Shibuya ward in Tokyo surrounded by the prime residential areas of Hiroo, Ebisu, Daikanyama The is a Japanese private women's university located in Hiroo, Shibuya, Tokyo. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Board of Education (東京都教育委員会 Tōkyō-to Kyōiku Iinkai) is the board of education in Tokyo, Japan.

People

Companies

Shibuya in popular culture

Culture

Shibuya, which is constantly crowded with young men and women, is known for its leadership in fashion. The crossroad in front of Shibuya Station is known as the “scramble crossroad,” for pedestrians swarm in all directions during a green light. is a Train station located in Shibuya Tokyo, Japan. With 24 million passengers on an average weekday in 2004 it is the third-busiest commuter rail station in Tokyo A pedestrian scramble, also known as a Barnes Dance or exclusive pedestrian phase, is a Pedestrian crossing system that stops all traffic and allows It is a popular place for shopping and just hanging out.

Many fashion trends are born in Shibuya. For example, "loose socks," a type of socks worn by Japanese junior and senior high school girls, are said to have come into fashion starting in Shibuya, as is the trend, ganguro. Loose socks ( Japanese: ルーズソックス rūzu sokkusu) are a type of Sock that was popular among Japanese high school girls is an alternative Fashion trend among young Japanese women which peaked in popularity around the year 2000 but remains evident today

Along with many food chain stores and departments for the young generation, there are karaoke bars and game centers. (kɑːrɑːˌoʊkɛ in Japanese karaoke) is a form of Entertainment in which Amateur Singers sing along with recorded Music (and/or a Many shops target the youth that come to Shibuya.

Gallery

Shopping district at night

Shopping near Shibuya Station

The Statue of Moyai, a gift from the people of Niijima

See also

External links

References

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