Frankly, Shibuya needs no introduction. Undeniably one of Tokyo ’s most popular neighborhoods, it’s regarded for its trendsetting culture and zeitgeisty fashion. Plus, it’s home to the iconic Shibuya Scramble Crossing, a byproduct of serving as one of the city’s most important transportation hubs that has morphed into a widely photographed intersection and tourist attraction. But over the past few years, the bustling area has seen quite a few additions and revamps, namely in the form of high-end malls and staggering mixed-use complexes, giving it a glossier look than ever before.

That’s not to say that Shibuya is losing its edge, at least not yet. While most visitors only think of Shibuya as the immediate area surrounding its namesake station and famed crossing, the ward actually encomp

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