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Until real change is achieved, LGBTQ people in Japan have no reason to be grateful
When the first same-sex partnership was recognized in Shibuya in 2015, the mayor called it "a first step." So why, nearly three years later, are we still taking first steps?
U.N. body offers Tokyo youth a glimpse of life in camps on World Refugee Day
On most weekends, the plaza surrounding the famous Hachiko dog statue outside Shibuya Station is thronged with people. However, the popular Tokyo rendezvous point last Saturday hosted an emergency tent where people in bright blue T-shirts tried to raise awareness ahead of June 20 ...
NHK stabbing suspect blasted Japanese media for 'irresponsible reporting'
A South Korean arrested for the attempted murder of a man at NHK’s headquarters says the stabbing was a message to the Japanese media for irresponsible reporting.
Shibuya Stream — with Google Japan occupying top half — set to open in September
Tokyu Corp. announced Thursday that a new complex comprising a hotel, office and commercial space near Shibuya Station is scheduled to open in September, with the top half occupied by Google. The new landmark, called Shibuya Stream, is set to open on Sept. 13 and ...
Already known for its boutiques, bars, restaurants and that famous scramble crossing, Shibuya's appeal as a destination for foreign visitors has gotten a further boost from its local tourist association: tours introducing the area's nightlife, from backstreet izakaya pubs to the "love hotel" quarter. The ...
The video producer was attacked at night while leaving the public broadcaster’s headquarters but robbery does not appear to be the motive.
Iconic Shibuya 109 building launches ¥1.09 million design contest for new logo
The operator of a landmark shopping center in Tokyo's famed Shibuya district is holding a contest to design a new logo as it prepares for a fresh look. Shibuya 109 Entertainment Co., operator of the Shibuya 109 building, the iconic fashion center popular with female ...
Swordplay and samurai in Tokyo's Maruyamacho district
Traditional businesses are heating up in Shibuya's old geisha quarter.
OnJapan Cafe&: Reimagining the fermenting tradition
Shibuya's Kamiyamacho district continues to bubble up with worthy new dining venues. One of the most intriguing new arrivals on its increasingly popular shopping street — the long, straight artery connecting Tokyu Department Store with Yoyogi-Koen — is OnJapan Cafe&. The mission statement at this ...
'Free boobs' stunt in Shibuya gets YouTuber trio in hot water
Police referred a 16-year-old high school student to prosecutors on Monday after spotting her soliciting passers-by to feel her breasts by holding up a sign saying "free boobs" in busy Hachiko square in Shibuya while her YouTuber friends filmed her. The student from Funabashi, Chiba ...
Koe Lobby: New arrival has all-day sustenance and style
With its high ceiling, comfortable seating and impeccably cool soundtrack, Koe Lobby ticks all the right boxes. It only opened last month and already this buzzy cafe/bakery/restaurant/lounge space has become a magnet in Shibuya for both the hungry and the hip. What sets Koe apart ...
Another fire strikes building along Shibuya's Center-gai shopping street
A fire broke out in a four-story building along the busy Center-gai shopping street in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Sunday afternoon amid reports that people were trapped inside. The building is about 400 meters northwest of Shibuya Station, and one man was rescued, rescuers said. According ...
