The scramble crossing in Shibuya with the famous Shibuya 109 in the distance
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The Shibuya 109 department store has been leading the way in female fashion for the under 30s for the best part of four decades. Nowadays, it is associated with the gyaru (“girl”) sub-culture which sees young women dye their hair and attach fake eyelashes in search of an alternative Barbie-look.

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Location
SHIBUYA 109, 2 Chome-29-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0043
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Getting there
Walk out of the Hachiko Exit of JR Shibuya Station and towards the crossing. You will be able to see the distinct tubular building in the middle-distance (“Shibuya 109” is written in neon lights at the top).
Details
10:00-21:00
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