Unbeknownst to many there is two sides to Shibuya that offer contrasting ways to enjoy the city. Seeing both the surrounding area of Shibuya crossing and Oku-Shibuya will give you a better sense of the diversity of the city, and the choices you can make about what kind of life you will live in Tokyo. For tourists in particular it is also an opportunity to see parts of the city you might not often come across in top ten lists.
In either case each side of Shibuya plays different but no less important roles for people who reside in this city. Where you would
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Author:
Cory Baird
Audio:
Kate Beck
Photography:
Beatriz Moreno