Keola had read about Shibuya Crossing and wanted to see it. That was our destination for Saturday.
We all had breakfast together on this morning. I was starting to really like having a little bit of rice with a lot of pickled vegetables.
Art and I were heading out to the Shibuya Crossing with Keola, Sarah and the boys. Tiffany and KC went to a Saturday Flea Market at a race track.
This is from Wikipedia:
Shibuya Scramble Crossing (渋谷スクランブル交差点, Shibuya sukuranburu kōsaten), commonly known as Shibuya Crossing, is a popular pedestrian scramble crossing in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. It is located in front of the Shibuya Station Hachikō exit and stops vehicles in all directions to allow pedestrians to inundate the entire intersection. The statue of Hachikō, between the station and the intersection is a common meeting place, which is almost always crowded.
We then waited for Tiffany and KC at the Hachiko statue and of course had to take a photo next to it once they arrived.
The story of Hachiko is a beautiful one of devotion and undying love. Hidesaburo Ueno was a professor at Tokyo Imperial University.
Hachikō would meet Ueno at Shibuya Station every day after his commute home. This continued until May 21, 1925, when Ueno died of a cerebral hemorrhage while at work. From then until his death on March 8, 1935, Hachikō would return to Shibuya Station every day to await Ueno's return.
We then got ourselves organized and did the crossing together. Tiffany did not trust me to get lost or stumble and kept a hold on me just in case.
We've done this before and it's still quite an experience to join the current of people.
We then took the elevator up to a rooftop park and play area called Miyashita Park.
The blazing sun made for an uncomfortable time though you wouldn't know it from the glee the boys showed as they climbed all over this sculpture.
We had dinner together at Kazokutei Restaurant. The cool soba noodles were refreshing. It was a nice way to end the day. I do love those fake food displays because you're able to know exactly what you'll be ordering.
I was looking forward to seeing my cousin on the following day.
Very interesting day!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love that story behind the statue! And that throng of people on the sidewalk/walkways- wow! Kay, you and Art look so very happy in that last photo, it makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun time you have. They have a crosswalk like that in Toronto. Dundas Square.
ReplyDeleteSuch interesting activities and ones that I've never heard of. I'm sure if I were going to Japan that I would research what I wanted to do because for every trip we have to pick and choose what we have time for. Yummy noodles!
ReplyDeleteInteresting crowd rush in the intersection. Sounds scary a bit. The food looks great. That's nice how they displayed the offerings so you knew what to expect, especially with so many languages circulating around the restaurant. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteAlthough I have heard of Shibuya Crossing many times over the years, I think the thing that I would most want to do visiting Tokyo, is to purchase a meal out of a vending machine. I am always amazed at the variety of food they sell through vending machines, hot, cold and room temperature.
ReplyDeleteLots more urban trekking, and eating!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a great time, even if it was hot in the sun! Love all your pictures. :-)
ReplyDeleteI also loved the local food even if missing the sweet carbs. I do like the way you find the detail in your areas.
ReplyDeleteFunny how some things like a pedestrian crossing can be made into an international attraction. I'd be looking at it for sure.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely day ❤️
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the food in Japan. I think I would pass on everything else and eat. And then shop.
ReplyDeleteI know the story of that dog.
ReplyDeleteHachikos story always makes me emotional
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