
Shibuya… the most outstanding shopping district in Tokyo, no, the world. Discover a different side to the famous neighbourhood by strolling off the beaten path and exploring its past, present and future – from the days when Hachiko waited faithfully for his owner outside the station to what the area is likely to look like by the time the 2020 Olympics roll around. (Note that some areas featured are out of cellphone range.)

Shibuya Station is currently used by three million people daily as they journey around the city. Choose your own journey through Shibuya now, by either going back in time, or forward into the future…

Would you believe there are ruins that are several thousand years old hidden among the streets of modern Shibuya? Take a trip through time by visiting these four spots.
In the early ’50s, American Occupation troops began departing from Japan. Several entrepreneurs opened up shops on this street, offering a translation service for women who could not speak English very well but wished to pen love letters to their American boyfriends. All that remains now is a memorial behind the 109 building.
In the early ’50s, American Occupation troops began departing from Japan. Several entrepreneurs opened up shops on this street, offering a translation service for women who could not speak English very well but wished to pen love letters to their American boyfriends. All that remains now is a memorial behind the 109 building.
In the early ’50s, American Occupation troops began departing from Japan. Several entrepreneurs opened up shops on this street, offering a translation service for women who could not speak English very well but wished to pen love letters to their American boyfriends. All that remains now is a memorial behind the 109 building.
In the early ’50s, American Occupation troops began departing from Japan. Several entrepreneurs opened up shops on this street, offering a translation service for women who could not speak English very well but wished to pen love letters to their American boyfriends. All that remains now is a memorial behind the 109 building.