Description of the attraction
It is in the Shibuya area that there is a monument to the most faithful dog Hachiko, who was waiting for the return of the owner, who died every day from 1923 to 1935. Now, next to this statue, appointments and dates are being made.
Even at the end of the 19th century, Shibuya was a village, at the beginning of the 20th it became a city, and in 1932 it turned into a district of the capital. At the beginning of its history, Shibuya was a railway terminal, and now it is a center of business, shopping and entertainment, fashion and nightlife, for which this area is especially loved by Japanese youth.
There is a lot to see in Shibuya. For example, there are some of the tallest skyscrapers in Tokyo, one of which was modeled on the New York Empire State Building. The area is home to the headquarters of many large Japanese corporations, for example, perfume giant Shiseido, brewery Sapporo Brewery, watch and electronics manufacturer Casio and others. Many foreign corporations, including Microsoft, Google, Coca-Cola, have their offices in Shibuya.
Shopping malls and department stores in Shibuya are concentrated in Daikaniyama, Ebisu, Harajuku and Hatagaya. For the attention and money of the Japanese and tourists, two major competitors who own huge department stores and shopping centers are fighting for the attention and money - Tokyu and Seibu, which offer a variety of fashionable clothes, accessories, interior items and goods for creativity.
But life in Shibuya is not just about shopping and business. There are also cultural and historical sites. For example, the Meiji Shrine, built in honor of Emperor Meiji, is the largest Shinto shrine in Tokyo. It also houses the Bunkamura cultural center, which consists of a concert hall, art gallery and theater, national theaters Hatsudai and Noh, as well as various interesting museums, such as tobacco and electricity.
In the Shibuya area, there is also the Yoyogi National Stadium, which was designed by the architect Kenzo for the 1964 Olympic Games. Now they skate here, hold competitions and concerts.
