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Shibuya; the Tokyo district known for youth fashion and nightlife
A busy commercial district in western Tokyo, centered on Shibuya Station, its scramble crossing, and the Hachiko statue. It is the standard byword for youth culture, street fashion, and trends.
Common expressions
- 渋谷駅: Shibuya Station
- スクランブル交差点: the scramble crossing
- 忠犬ハチ公: the Hachiko statue, the standard meeting spot
- 渋谷系: Shibuya-style — used of the 1990s pop-music scene and of trends born there
Cultural note
In conversation the name often stands for a demographic rather than a place: 渋谷の若者 means trend-conscious young people generally. It is also where Tokyo's New Year and Halloween crowds gather, so news reports use it as shorthand for street crowds.