You’ve seen the newly developed side of Shibuya.
But just nearby, there’s a place where time seems to stand still.
Nonbei Yokocho.
This narrow alley of bars originated as a postwar black market.
In a burned-out city, small shops stood shoulder to shoulder, as people gathered to drink and rebuild their lives.
This alley sits right beside the Shibuya River. Though the river is hidden, it flows beneath your feet.
Where there is a valley, there is water. Where there is water, people gather.
This alley quietly preserves that memory.
As redevelopment continues, no one knows how long it will remain.
But if you visit at night, pause here for a moment—and experience another side of Shibuya.