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Shibuya Streets Vol 7

By Shibuya246 · · 3 min read · 34 photos · 23 comments

Shibuya Streets Vol 7Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length70mmAperturef/8Shutter1/250sISO3200Taken20 Nov 2009, 14:39

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Great colors for a xmas tree here at the top of the stairs for 109 store. The girl on the left seems pleased to see the tree as well.
Great colors for a xmas tree here at the top of the stairs for 109 store. The girl on the left seems pleased to see the tree as well.

Since so many people said they liked the photos from the last set of Shibuya Streets and were looking for more, I decided to take some follow up photos on the streets around the scramble crossing and 109 store area.

There are many people out with video cameras conducting interviews in Center-gai. some are TV stations, others are, well who knows? This lady appears to be from TV Asahi.
There are many people out with video cameras conducting interviews in Center-gai. some are TV stations, others are, well who knows? This lady appears to be from TV Asahi.
Plenty of toy characters on display here at the Taiyaki store in Center-gai. Which ones can you name?
Plenty of toy characters on display here at the Taiyaki store in Center-gai. Which ones can you name?
B'z helping to celebrate Christmas in Shibuya this year with the promotion of their new album
B'z helping to celebrate Christmas in Shibuya this year with the promotion of their new album
Nodame Cantabile, the movie, coming out on December 19, 2009. Ueno Juri and Tamaki Hiroshi
Nodame Cantabile, the movie, coming out on December 19, 2009. Ueno Juri and Tamaki Hiroshi
The HOT PEPPER bus makes a quick spin through the streets of the scramble crossing. What is that Tokyu Hands bag pointing at?
The HOT PEPPER bus makes a quick spin through the streets of the scramble crossing. What is that Tokyu Hands bag pointing at?
This Family Mart is always crowded on the way up Dogen-zaka. You will probably find it packed at lunch time with workers from 109. Plenty of fashion on display in this shop when the lunch break is on
This Family Mart is always crowded on the way up Dogen-zaka. You will probably find it packed at lunch time with workers from 109. Plenty of fashion on display in this shop when the lunch break is on
One of the popular convenience stores in Shibuya. Until recently it was hard to find a convenience store in Center-gai or Dogenzaka. Now Family Mart in particular have opened a few and are doing good business
Until recently it was hard to find a convenience store in Center-gai or Dogenzaka. Now Family Mart in particular have opened a few and are doing good business
With the weather getting colder, it is boot season in Tokyo at the moment. Plenty of great boot fashions to see on the street
With the weather getting colder, it is boot season in Tokyo at the moment. Plenty of great boot fashions to see on the street
A really bright pink bag here with a bow, the focus point of this outfit. I like the blur of the trees in this shot reflecting her movement in the shot
A really bright pink bag here with a bow, the focus point of this outfit. I like the blur of the trees in this shot reflecting her movement in the shot
Dean & Deluca has become quite a popular shop in Tokyo with locations at Tokyo Station, Shinagawa Station and other places
Dean & Deluca has become quite a popular shop in Tokyo with locations at Tokyo Station, Shinagawa Station and other places
The lights at the bottom of Dogenzaka, leading on to the scramble crossing
The lights at the bottom of Dogenzaka, leading on to the scramble crossing
More boots out on the street here. Lots of different types and designs, but the dominant color was definitely black
More boots out on the street here. Lots of different types and designs, but the dominant color was definitely black
Subtly different, but also very similar. Note the black again
Subtly different, but also very similar. Note the black again
Advert for a Pachinko store
Advert for a Pachinko store
Looking across towards Bic Camera, A and B kan
Looking across towards Bic Camera, A and B kan
It was cold out. Some people were dressed to cover up, others didn't seem to mind so much. Do you feel the cold in winter?
It was cold out. Some people were dressed to cover up, others didn't seem to mind so much. Do you feel the cold in winter?

Outside the 109 store there are always lots of model agencies and magazine fashion shoots happening. Most of them are impromptu, stopping girls on the street and asking if they mind posing for the camera.

After having a photograph taken, the cameraman shows the girl her picture to check she is ok with it
After having a photograph taken, the cameraman shows the girl her picture to check she is ok with it
This looks more like a pre-organised professional shoot. Interesting choice of skirt. Nice smile
This looks more like a pre-organised professional shoot. Interesting choice of skirt. Nice smile
Working those angles now with some great street fashion shots
Working those angles now with some great street fashion shots
Taking a break to check the photos taken
Taking a break to check the photos taken
As well as photo shoots, there are a lot of people conducting questionnaire interviews as well. Here is someone getting a few answers recorded
As well as photo shoots, there are a lot of people conducting questionnaire interviews as well. Here is someone getting a few answers recorded
As popular a place as Shibuya is, the advertising boards are looking a little bare recently. With the economy picking up again we should see these filling up shortly
As popular a place as Shibuya is, the advertising boards are looking a little bare recently. With the economy picking up again we should see these filling up shortly
The advertising above Shibuya Station is always full. Here we have Disney, Softbank and KDDI all competing for space
The advertising above Shibuya Station is always full. Here we have Disney, Softbank and KDDI all competing for space
Some big brand names looking down this street from the scramble crossing. ZARA, Tsutaya, Marui, Tower Records. What else can you spot?
Some big brand names looking down this street from the scramble crossing. ZARA, Tsutaya, Marui, Tower Records. What else can you spot?
There are a few shops underneath the railway line here. Can you see the one in blue. It is called Scramble and serves among other things eggs. ^_^
There are a few shops underneath the railway line here. Can you see the one in blue. It is called Scramble and serves among other things eggs. ^_^
A few Christmas decorations going up at the entrance to Center-gai
A few Christmas decorations going up at the entrance to Center-gai
If you have spent a bit of time in Shibuya you have probably seen this character before. I first saw him about 22 years ago.
If you have spent a bit of time in Shibuya you have probably seen this character before. I first saw him about 22 years ago.
More boots at the station
More boots at the station
Shibuya Station. Busy as ever
Shibuya Station. Busy as ever
Outside Shibuya station
Outside Shibuya station
Some more great boot fashion and black stockings. Standard fashion accessories in Shibuya at this time of year.
Some more great boot fashion and black stockings. Standard fashion accessories in Shibuya at this time of year.

What are your favorite street fashions? Do you like hats, t-shirts, boots? What is the focal point of fashion when you view someone for the first time? What catches your attention?

I put together a quick YouTube video with the above photos after a suggestion by whipcracker and used the YouTube stock music. (sorry, couldn't get DownTown). Anyone know what the copyright situation is with attaching music to vids? Is there a time limit where you can use the first 45 seconds or something?

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23 comments

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  1. 3ciduk

    great pic in japan is so full capitalism

  2. shibuya246

    I added a video but couldn't get the music you suggested ;) You are getting good at spotting the sights. When you get to Tokyo you won't be lost :)

  3. Protocol Snow

    Shibuya Streets is your most interesting feature, keep it up! Always fun to walk around the Shibuya 109 area and see random girls get photographed for fashion magazines.

  4. Neksus

    Looking again, if 1st pic had been without the other girl taking a photo, it would have been perfect. That's a good one, really.

  5. shibuya246

    Thanks. It was only at the top of the stairs she put her arms out and I just happened to grab the shot as she did. I would have liked to ask the other person to move, but that is street photography. With the wall on the left and the person on the right, the frame was too tight to zoom in further and then loose the tree.

  6. shibuya246

    Thank you. Its great to know you like the photos. I took more today but wasn't sure whether everyone would want to see back to back posts of Shibuya Streets. :)

  7. NekoLover

    That yellow monk looks creepy , Is he smiling ?? That old guy looks like his hiding something under is jacket ? Eroge ?? Curious about the game on ad near the pachinko store . Looks like Pokemon is still strong in Japan ^_^

  8. Exiv96

    Ah, the Softbank slippers ! I'd love to have a pair of those, they're so cute ! I didn't see any photo shootings when I went to Shibuya, just a mad crowd in front of the Adidas store. I walked closer, and saw a black Hummer pulling an Airstram trailer painted to look like a shoe, stopping in front of the store for a minute before leaving. I only learned later at night while watching the news that it was because Zinedine Zidane made a promotional visit to the store.

  9. shibuya246

    I must have missed it. Which photo had the Softbank slippers? Zinedine Zidane!!! That would have been great to see. Wish I could have been there too :)

  10. shibuya246

    I think he lives at Shibuya station.

  11. Trunks

    That bag is performing a Sennen Goroshi no Jutsu in my opinion :p Normally my focus goes to the whole outfit. Boots, skirts, shirts and hairstyle have to go together but,... I really like those typical japanese girl long summer shirt's, I think you know what I mean ;) I really miss Shibuya :/

  12. Renechong

    I like your photos. They're all so colorful and lively. I've never been to Shibuya but I can imagine how it is like with your photographs.

  13. HELLOSHEENA

    Fasinating photos and stories. It's as if I was there..... well almost there. ")

  14. shibuya246

    Shibuya is the place I miss most whenever I go overseas :)

  15. MarcoTogni.it

    Yes probably he lives at Shibuya station. I met him many times too and I took photos of him too. he's funny!!

  16. Tristan

    New user...love your photos, they are soooooo good. Love the photo of Starbucks. Was in Shibuya in October and was sitting in the window on right hand side of your photo having a latte on a wet night!!! Made me smile at the memory!

  17. shibuya246

    Glad you like it and even more pleased it brings back memories. When I am overseas for vacation or work and see a photo of Shibuya I always yearn to get back there. Nothing like sitting back relaxed overlooking the Scramble Crossing and contemplating life. :) Welcome to the shibuya246 community.

  18. ParAbnormal

    Great pictures! I see Tony Tony Chopper!!! :DDDDDD I've been wanting to get some awesome boots similar to those for awhile too, I just hope I can find them for an affordable price!

  19. alafista

    Lovely street photography. I especially liked the photo of the monk outside the shibuya station and the babe with the gold mini-skirt ^^

  20. shibuya246

    The monk is yours. Babe with mini skirt, we might need to toss a coin ;)

  21. Tristan

    Thankyou!

  22. Jeremy Tyson

    Ah! In one of the pictures, there was an ad for AI's BEST album. In another, an ad for Yamapi's "Loveless" single <--- which is amazing! =)

  23. Ilze Nomi Botha

    For some reason I cant register to your site :( The pictures is beautiful by the way :D