Shibuya Crossing

March 2, 2008, Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo, Japan. One of the largest intersections in Tokyo. Great fun to watch the huge crowds form while the "Don't Walk" signs are illuminated, and then, when the lights change to "Walk", people flood into the intersection from all directions. (And the cycle repeats every time the lights change. Where do all of these people come from?)

Another interesting thing to note: this is one of many examples of Tokyo's melodiousness. There are little songs and melodies for all sorts of everyday things, all over the city. Here, you can hear a little song play when "Walk" lights up (along with about 10+ other sonic things coming from every direction; it's a pretty crazy aural experience).

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• shibuya
• crossing
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