Shibuya
Shibuya (渋谷, Shibuya-ku) is a special ward of Tokyo, Japan. It is a very important area for commerce and business. It also has the two busiest railway stations in the world, Shinjuku Station and Shibuya Station. As of 2020, it has a population of about 231,043, and a population density of 15,290.7 people per km2 (39,603/sq mi). The total area is 15.11 km2 (5.83 sq mi).[1]
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渋谷区 | |
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| Shibuya City | |
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 Location of Shibuya in Tokyo | |
| Coordinates: 35°39′34″N 139°42′02″E / 35.65944°N 139.70056°ECoordinates: 35°39′34″N 139°42′02″E / 35.65944°N 139.70056°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Tokyo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ken Hasebe (since April 2015) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.11 km2 (5.83 sq mi) |
| Population (10 April 2020) | |
| • Total | 231,043 |
| • Density | 15,290.7/km2 (39,603/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| City office | Shibuya 1-18-21, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8010 |
| Website | www |
Shibuya is famous for its scramble crossing, which is called Shibuya Crossing.
Shibuya Media
Maruyamachō was the commercial center of the area in the Edo period.
Aerial photo of Shibuya Station, c. 1960
South of Shibuya
Shibuya seen from Roppongi Hills Mori Tower
Shibuya's scramble crossing from Shibuya Sky observation deck
Yoyogi Park and Meiji Shrine as seen from the Park Hyatt Tokyo.
明治神宮 外拝殿
Omotesando, Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan.
Love hotels concentrated in Dōgenzaka
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Related pages
References
- ↑ "Resident registration population". Shibuya City. 10 April 2020. Archived from the original on 15 August 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
Other websites
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- Official website (in Japanese)
