Shibuya：Feb. 13, 2011

We had a very cold long weekend. It snowed and the temperature went down below zero in Feb. 11th (national holiday) in Tokyo. Feb 12th (Saturday) was also cold. I stayed in and around my house.

Today was a bit warmer. I visited Yoyogi Park - Shibuya area.

There were fewer people than usual in the park as the air was still cold. Still, they were enjoying street performances, playing balls, reading etc. The sky was so blue.

They held an open-air market in the park. Thousands of people were enjoying the market.

I walked several hundred meters from Yoyogi Park to Shibuya. I dropped in some places including Tobacco and Salt Museum and shops on the way.

Shibuya has been said to be “the cultural center of young people” since the 1970s. Many stores and restaurants for young people, including Parco department store in the Shibuya Park Street, opened in the 70s and the town attracted the young generation.

There still remain many fashion shops, café and restaurants for young peoples in the area. Many boys and girls as well as families walked in the street. New shops like Disney Store and ZARA attracted people.

Still, I felt tha.the town getting old as many buildings are more then 30 year old.

The scramble in front of JR Shibuya station is always crowded. Famous royal dog Hachi’s sculpture and the replica of the Easter islands Moai are around the station.