Tokyo [Tokyo] 5 Shibuya, Shimokitazawa, Odaiba

Q Is Shibuya a busy city? Is it only for youth?

A Shibuya is always a busy spot yet there are modern shopping malls for high-end as well. There are some new buildings. With up to 2,500 people crossing every signal change, Shibuya Crossing is the busiest in the world.

Q Is there a symbol statue represents Shibuya?

A Shibuya's station front is home to a statue of Hachiko, Japan's most famous dog

Q How is Shimokitazawa different from Shibuya?

A  Shimokitazawa is now home to Tokyo's indie film, music, and theater culture. It offers the chance for some retro and antique bargains

Thanks to its close proximity to Shibuya and lower living costs, Shimokitazawa became popular with young families and students after the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and especially after World War II. Right after the war, it was home to a marketplace for American soldiers, creating a hotspot for young, Western culture.

Q Are these cities famous for music?

A While Shimokitazawa has the smaller, more selective secondhand record outlets like Flash Disc Ranch and Disc Shop Zero, Shibuya has mega stores like Recofan and DiskUnion.

Shimokitazawa , along with Koenji, is home to many live music venues. Small, more rock-focused dive bars with eclectic lineups, like Club 251, Garage, and Era, populate the area, but the main space is Shimokitazawa Three, which hosts shows by both new upcoming names and local legends.

If you're more into clubbing and electronic music, Shibuya is your destination. The main nightclub capital of Tokyo, Shibuya's venues, like Womb, Contact and Sound Museum Vision, see big-name acts and unique one-off parties all-year-round.

Q Where is Odaiba located? 

A It’s located nearby Tokyo Bay close to Rainbow Bridge. 

Q. What’s special about Odaiba?

A It’s a  man-made island. Odaiba is a popular destination for Tokyo locals and international tourists alike, known for its shopping malls, dining, futuristic attractions, and museums, all easily accessible by foot.

Q What’s fun to do in Odaiba?

A seaside escape without leaving Tokyo, Odaiba's beach and its surrounding attractions make for a fun, full day just outside the concrete jungle.

Q What does Odaiba mean?

A The name Odaiba means fort, referring to the cannon batteries which were constructed to defend the city after the arrival of the American "black ships" in the 19th century. These batteries were eventually converted into parks and landfill, but in the 1990s the mayor of Tokyo decided to redevelop the Odaiba area as a spot for future innovation and modern living.

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Arguably 見解がほぼ間違いなく

Soaking up 全てを吸収する

well-curated  必要な情報をたくさんの情報源からよく収集された

well-priced

one-off 一回限りの、単発の

Fort とりで、要塞

Up-and-coming 活気に満ちて