Japan Trip 2014 Tokyo Cycling, Shibuya Bunkamura-dōri to Center-Gai
The Bunkamura is a concert hall, theater and museum located in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, operated by Tokyu Group.
Center Gai
Center Gai (センター街 Sentā-gai) is a narrow street in Udagwawachō, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. It is a popular area for youths as it has a variety of popular brand name stores, fast food outlets and nightclubs. Its name is meant to signify how it is the center of Shibuya. It can be reached from Shibuya Station.
Center Gai originated as a road built over culverts spanning the River Udagawa.
On June 20th 1997, as a result of strong winds from a typhoon that had descended on the Kantō region, a 4 ton sign at the entrance to Center Gai fell, trapping several people and killing one man.
Shibuya, Tokyo
Shibuya (渋谷区 Shibuya-ku) is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan.
As of 2008, it has an estimated population of 208,371 and a population density of 13,540 people per km². The total area is 15.11 km².
The name Shibuya is also used to refer to the shopping district which surrounds Shibuya Station, one of Tokyo's busiest railway stations. This area is known as one of the fashion centers of Japan, particularly for young people, and as a major nightlife area.
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