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Updated · SoraNews24 · Jun 4
Tourists Queue at 2 Shibuya Landmarks Despite Typhoon Jangmi Rain
Updated
Updated · SoraNews24 · Jun 4

Tourists Queue at 2 Shibuya Landmarks Despite Typhoon Jangmi Rain

1 articles · Updated · SoraNews24 · Jun 4

Summary

  • Heavy rain from Typhoon Jangmi emptied much of Shibuya on June 3, but tourists still lined up at two spots near the station: the Hachiko statue and Dotonbori Theater.
  • Foreign visitors queued for photos with Hachiko in the downpour, reflecting a sense that the landmark might be a one-time stop on a once-in-a-lifetime Japan trip.
  • Dotonbori Theater, an adults-only live entertainment venue in Dogenzaka, also drew a crowd despite the storm, standing out against otherwise quiet streets and shops.
  • Jangmi was later downgraded to a tropical storm, yet the scene underscored how Shibuya's best-known attractions can keep pulling visitors even in severe weather.

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