Shibuya-ku
渋谷区
しぶやく
(Shibuya Ku). One of the 23 wards of Tokyo. Although Shibuya is
primarily a residential area, the district near Shibuya Station
has become one of the major commercial and amusement centers of
Tokyo. With its many department stores, movie houses, and restaurants,
this district is particularly popular among Japanese young people.
Located in Shibuya are the Meiji Shrine, the Yoyogi National
Stadium, and the NHK Broadcasting Center. Pop: Approx. 192,000
(2001).
*Encyclopedia of Japan, Kodansha International, 1999 |
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