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The ward was founded on March 15, 1947. As of 2003, the ward has an estimated population of 201,524 and a density of 13,337.13 persons per kmē. The total area is 15.11 kmē.
Largely a commercial and entertainment district, Shibuya has achieved great popularity among young people in the last 30 years. There are several famous fashion department stores in Shibuya, but the most famous one is called "Shibuya 109" (ichimarukyuu)." This department store is very popular among young people, especially teens, and it is famous as the origin of the kogal subculture. The fashion scene extends northwards to Harajuku, and Shibuya is increasingly becoming a fashion trendsetter for all Asia.
Shibuya is also famous for its intersection crossing, reportedly the world's busiest, which is located in front of Shibuya Station and uses a four-way stop to allow pedestrians to inundate the entire intersection (this is called a "scramble crossing" or スクランブル交差点 sukuranburu kosaten). Furthermore, the crossing is famous for three large TV screens, which are on the buildings facing the crossing. The plaza in front of the station is known as Hachiko (ハチ公) Square, after a loyal dog who waited here for its master for years on end and is now commemorated with a diminutive statue.
To the north of Shibuya station is Dogenzaka (道玄坂), offering entertainment for a more mature audience with many nightclubA nightclub (often dance club or club particularly in the UK) is an entertainment venue which does its primary business after dark. Nightclubs are always associated with music and have a dance floor, however small: a drinking establishment without music is and love hotelA love hotel ( Jp. rabu hoteru is an originally Japanese type of hotel offering privacy and discretion for a couple wishing to engage in sex. Alternative names include romance hotel fashion hotel and boutique hotel . History In Japan, love hotels developes.
The main train stations in the ward are Shibuya Station itself, YoyogiYoyogi Station (; -eki) is located in Tokyo's Shibuya ward several hundred meters south of Shinjuku Station. Lines JR: JR Chuo Line JR Yamanote Line Underground (subway): Toei Oedo Line Adjacent Stations Chuo Line (Local) Sendagaya Yoyogi Shinjuku Yamanot, HarajukuHarajuku Station ( Japanese: eki is a station on the JR Yamanote Line located in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward, adjacent to Yoyogi Park. The station was opened on October 30, 1906. The station takes its name from the area on its eastern side, Harajuku. Line Haraju and EbisuEbisu Station (; -eki) is a railway station located in Tokyo's Shibuya ward. Lines Ebisu is served by the following lines: Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line JR Saikyo Line JR Yamanote Line Adjacent Stations Hibiya Line Hiro-o Ebisu Naka-Meguro Saikyo Line Osaki Ebi.