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Wija at 15:46, 13 March 2009

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-	'''Shibuya-ku''' (渋谷区) is one of the 23 special [[wards of Tokyo]], [[Japan]]. ~~Alternately, Shibuya~~ is ~~often~~ used to describe the central business district of the ward in the immediate vicinity of Shibuya station. This business district is among the many well known fashion centers and nightlife hubs in [[Japan]] for young adults and teenagers. Currently, Shibuya is estimated to have a population of 208,371 (according to a 2008 census).	+	'''Shibuya-ku''' (渋谷区) is one of the 23 special [[wards of Tokyo]], [[Japan]]. It is home to [[Shibuya\|Shibuya city]], the name used to describe the central business district of the ward in the immediate vicinity of Shibuya station. This business district is among the many well known fashion centers and nightlife hubs in [[Japan]] for young adults and teenagers. [[Harajuku]] is also in Shibuya-ku. Currently, Shibuya-ku is estimated to have a population of 208,371 (according to a 2008 census).

	==History==		==History==

Wija at 18:26, 1 November 2008

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	==Parks==		==Parks==
-	Shibuya is home to some of the most commonly visited parks in Tokyo including the [[Meiji Shrine]], dedicated to the souls of [[Emperor Meiji]] of the [[Meiji Restoration]] and [[Empress Shoken]]. Surrounding the shrine is a 700,000 square foot forest. The [[Shinjuku Gyoen]] was a onetime [[Imperial Gardens]] that has now been opened to the public and [[Yoyogi Park]] used to be the home of the Imperial Japanese Army, and later the athletes in the [[1964 Tokyo Olympics]]. Today, it is a sightseeing and relaxation center for millions of tourists and citizens every year.	+	Shibuya is home to some of the most commonly visited parks in Tokyo including the [[Meiji Shrine]], dedicated to the souls of [[Emperor Meiji]] of the [[Meiji Restoration]] and [[Empress Shoken]]. Surrounding the shrine is a 700,000 square foot forest. The [[Shinjuku Gyoen]] was a onetime [[Imperial Gardens]] that has now been opened to the public and [[Yoyogi Park]] used to be the home of the Imperial Japanese Army, and later the athletes in the [[1964 Tokyo Olympics]]. Today, it is a sightseeing and relaxation center for millions of tourists and citizens every year.

	==Shibuya Buildings==		==Shibuya Buildings==
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	* [[Dogen-zaka]] –Central Shibuya road known for nightlife		* [[Dogen-zaka]] –Central Shibuya road known for nightlife
	* [[Komazawa Dori]] – Past Daikanyama toward Ebisu, this road is lined with trees and replica artwork.		* [[Komazawa Dori]] – Past Daikanyama toward Ebisu, this road is lined with trees and replica artwork.
-	* [[Koen Street]] – Connects Shibuya Station and Yoyogi Park	+	* [[Shibuya Koen Dori\|Koen Street]] – Connects Shibuya Station and Yoyogi Park
	* [[Omotesando]] – Leads through a well known district of boutiques and restaurants to Meiji Shrine		* [[Omotesando]] – Leads through a well known district of boutiques and restaurants to Meiji Shrine
	* [[Takeshita Street]] – Well known Harajuku district shopping street.		* [[Takeshita Street]] – Well known Harajuku district shopping street.
		+	* [[Meiji Dori]] – Major driving and walking street that runs from Harajuku to Shibuya and then on to Ebisu.
		+	* [[Spain Zaka]] – Small but important walking and shopping street in the center of Shibuya.

	==Main Attractions==		==Main Attractions==

Japan2000 at 02:27, 5 June 2008

Japan2000 — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:27:54 GMT

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-	'''Shibuya-ku''' (渋谷区) is one of the 23 special [[wards of Tokyo]], [[Japan]].	+	'''Shibuya-ku''' (渋谷区) is one of the 23 special [[wards of Tokyo]], [[Japan]]. Alternately, Shibuya is often used to describe the central business district of the ward in the immediate vicinity of Shibuya station. This business district is among the many well known fashion centers and nightlife hubs in [[Japan]] for young adults and teenagers. Currently, Shibuya is estimated to have a population of 208,371 (according to a 2008 census).

-	~~As of 2004, its population~~ was ~~195,097, of which 10,917 are non-Japanese. This area is known for its trendy shopping areas such as~~ [[~~Harajuku~~]], [[~~Aoyama~~]], [[~~Omotesando~~]], [[~~Shibuya~~]], and [[~~Daikanyama~~]]~~. However~~, Shibuya~~-ku is also green, with nearly 9 square meters~~ of ~~parkland per resident~~.	+	==History==
		+	When the [[Yamanote line]] was first established in [[1885]], the Shibuya area began to arise as a central hub of [[Tokyo]] railway traffic and thus built up a substantial entertainment district. Incorporated as a village in [[1889]], town in [[1909]] and as one of 35 wards of Tokyo City in [[1932]], Shibuya continued to grow until it became one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo on [[March 15, 1947]].

-	==~~Major Districts~~==	+	In modern history, Shibuya has become a hub of youth fashion with department stores like [[Shibuya 109]] setting fashion trends for the entire country and major districts such as [[Harajuku]], [[Omotesando]], and [[Sendagaya]] in the immediate vicinity. Financially, Shibuya has also become home to many Information Technology companies since the 1990s.
-	* [[Ebisu]]	+
-	* [[~~Harajuku~~]]	+	==Parks==
-	* [[~~Hiroo~~]]	+	Shibuya is home to some of the most commonly visited parks in Tokyo including the [[Meiji Shrine]], dedicated to the souls of [[Emperor Meiji]] of the [[Meiji Restoration]] and [[Empress Shoken]]. Surrounding the shrine is a 700,000 square foot forest. The [[Shinjuku Gyoen]] was a onetime [[Imperial Gardens]] that has now been opened to the public and [[Yoyogi Park]] used to be the home of the Imperial Japanese Army, and later the athletes in the [[1964 Tokyo Olympics]]. Today, it is a sightseeing and relaxation center for millions of tourists and citizens every year.
-	* [[~~Sendagaya~~]]	+
-	* [[Shibuya]]	+	==Shibuya Buildings==
-	* [[Yoyogi]]	+	Within Shibuya, many landmarks and buildings stand out, giving Shibuya its unique landscape. The center of the shopping district is Shibuya 109, a shopping center with more than 90 boutiques and fashion outlets targeting young Japanese women. [[Cerulean Tower]] stands as the tallest building in the [[Shibuya Station area]] and [[Ebisu Garden Palace]] is former site of the [[Sapporo Beer]] brewery, built in the 19th century. Other notable buildings in the area include:
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		+	* [[The New National Theater]]
		+	* [[NHK Broadcasting Center]]
		+	* [[Omotesando Hills]]
		+	* [[Southern Terrace]]
		+	* [[Takashimaya Times Square]]
		+	* [[Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium]]
		+	* [[Yoyogi National Gymnasium]]
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		+	==Streets in Shibuya==
		+	The following streets are all well known locations with commercial or financial significance:
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		+	* [[Aoyama Dori]] – East-west connection
		+	* [[Dogen-zaka]] –Central Shibuya road known for nightlife
		+	* [[Komazawa Dori]] – Past Daikanyama toward Ebisu, this road is lined with trees and replica artwork.
		+	* [[Koen Street]] – Connects Shibuya Station and Yoyogi Park
		+	* [[Omotesando]] – Leads through a well known district of boutiques and restaurants to Meiji Shrine
		+	* [[Takeshita Street]] – Well known Harajuku district shopping street.

	==Main Attractions==		==Main Attractions==

Neko at 13:00, 28 May 2008

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-	'''Shibuya-ku''' (渋谷区) is one of the 27 special [[wards of Tokyo]]. As of 2004, its population was 195,097, of which 10,917 are non-Japanese. This area is known for its trendy shopping areas such as [[Harajuku]], [[Aoyama]], [[Omotesando]], [[Shibuya]], and [[Daikanyama]]. However, Shibuya-ku is also green, with nearly 9 square meters of parkland per resident.	+	'''Shibuya-ku''' (渋谷区) is one of the 23 special [[wards of Tokyo]], [[Japan]].
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		+	As of 2004, its population was 195,097, of which 10,917 are non-Japanese. This area is known for its trendy shopping areas such as [[Harajuku]], [[Aoyama]], [[Omotesando]], [[Shibuya]], and [[Daikanyama]]. However, Shibuya-ku is also green, with nearly 9 square meters of parkland per resident.

	==Major Districts==		==Major Districts==

Wija at 04:40, 28 May 2008

Wija — Wed, 28 May 2008 04:40:43 GMT

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-	'''Shibuya-ku''' (渋谷区) is one of the 27 special [[wards of Tokyo]]. As of 2004, its population was 195,097, of which 10,917 are non-Japanese. This area is known for its trendy shopping areas such as [[Harajuku]], [[Aoyama]], [[Omotesando]], [[Shibuya]], and Daikanyama]]. However, Shibuya-ku is also green, with nearly 9 square meters of parkland per resident.	+	'''Shibuya-ku''' (渋谷区) is one of the 27 special [[wards of Tokyo]]. As of 2004, its population was 195,097, of which 10,917 are non-Japanese. This area is known for its trendy shopping areas such as [[Harajuku]], [[Aoyama]], [[Omotesando]], [[Shibuya]], and [[Daikanyama]]. However, Shibuya-ku is also green, with nearly 9 square meters of parkland per resident.

	==Major Districts==		==Major Districts==

Neko at 15:43, 10 January 2007

Neko — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 15:43:43 GMT

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'''Shibuya-ku''' (渋谷区) is one of the 27 special [[wards of Tokyo]]. As of 2004, its population was 195,097, of which 10,917 are non-Japanese. This area is known for its trendy shopping areas such as [[Harajuku]], [[Aoyama]], [[Omotesando]], [[Shibuya]], and Daikanyama]]. However, Shibuya-ku is also green, with nearly 9 square meters of parkland per resident.

==Major Districts==
* [[Ebisu]]
* [[Harajuku]]
* [[Hiroo]]
* [[Sendagaya]]
* [[Shibuya]]
* [[Yoyogi]]

==Main Attractions==
* [[Aoyama]]
* [[Bunkamura]]
* [[Daikanyama]]
* [[Dogenzaka]]
* [[Cat Street]]
* [[Center Gai]] aka Shibuya crossing
* [[Hachiko]]
* [[Killer Street]]
* [[Meijo Jingu Shrine]]
* [[NHK Broadcasting Center]]
* [[Omotesando]]
* [[Shibuya 109]]
* [[Shinjuku Gyoen]]
* [[Takeshita Street]]
* [[Takashimaya Times Square]] Shinjuku
* [[Yoyogi Park]]

==Train and Subway==
* [[Chiyoda Line]]
* [[Den-en-toshi Line]]
* [[Chuo-Sobu Line]]
* [[Ginza Line]]
* [[Hanzomon Line]]
* [[Hibiya Line]]
* [[Inokashira Line]]
* [[Keio Line]]
* [[Keio New Line]]
* [[Odawara Line]]
* [[Oedo Line]]
* [[Saikyo Line]]
* [[Shonan-Shinjuku Line]]
* [[Toyoko Line]]
* [[Yamanote Line]]

==External Links==
* [http://www.city.shibuya.tokyo.jp/ Shibuya-ku Official Website] (English / Japanese)

[[Category:Tokyo Special Wards|Shibuya-ku]]