Crown Princess Kiko at Tokyo Deaflympics hub

Crown Princess Kiko at Tokyo Deaflympics hub

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko practices sign language commentary for a marathon race at Deaflympics Square, a multi-purpose hub for the Tokyo Deaflympics, in the Japanese capital's Shibuya Ward on Nov. 19, 2025.

Crown Princess Kiko at Tokyo Deaflympics hub

Crown Princess Kiko at Tokyo Deaflympics hub

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko practices sign language commentary for a marathon race at Deaflympics Square, a multi-purpose hub for the Tokyo Deaflympics, in the Japanese capital's Shibuya Ward on Nov. 19, 2025.

Company selling artworks created by disabled

Company selling artworks created by disabled

Takaya Matsuda, president of Heralbony Co., poses for a photo in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Dec. 26, 2019. His company, based in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, sells artworks created by intellectually disabled people.

Japan: Protest to Call for End to Gaza War on Conflict 2nd Anniversary in Tokyo 2

To mark the two-year anniversary of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Tuesday, October 7, rallies were held in various places across Tokyo, including Shibuya and outside the Israeli Embassy, with participants demanding an immediate ceasefire.

Protest tractor march by farmers in Tokyo

Protest tractor march by farmers in Tokyo

Farmers drive tractors on a public road in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on March 30, 2025, in a protest march seeking more government support for the declining agricultural industry.

Protest tractor march by farmers in Tokyo

Protest tractor march by farmers in Tokyo

Farmers drive tractors on a public road in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on March 30, 2025, in a protest march seeking more government support for the declining agricultural industry.

Protest tractor march by farmers in Tokyo

Protest tractor march by farmers in Tokyo

Farmers drive tractors on a public road in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on March 30, 2025, in a protest march seeking more government support for the declining agricultural industry.

Protest tractor march by farmers in Tokyo

Protest tractor march by farmers in Tokyo

Farmers drive tractors on a public road in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on March 30, 2025, in a protest march seeking more government support for the declining agricultural industry.

Protest tractor march by farmers in Tokyo

Protest tractor march by farmers in Tokyo

Farmers drive tractors on a public road in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on March 30, 2025, in a protest march seeking more government support for the declining agricultural industry.

[Breaking News]Japan court orders dissolution of Unification Church

TOKYO, Japan, March 26 Kyodo - Video taken on March 25, 2025, shows a building housing the Unification Church in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward. The Tokyo District Court ordered the same day the church's dissolution, a decision that will deprive the controversial organization, criticized for soliciting financially ruinous donations from its members, of its status as a religious corporation with tax advantages. (Kyodo)

Japan court orders dissolution of Unification Church

Japan court orders dissolution of Unification Church

Photo taken on March 25, 2025, shows a building housing the Unification Church in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward. The Tokyo District Court ordered the same day the church's dissolution, a decision that will deprive the controversial organization, criticized for soliciting financially ruinous donations from its members, of its status as a religious corporation with tax advantages.

Japan court orders dissolution of Unification Church

Japan court orders dissolution of Unification Church

Photo taken on March 25, 2025, shows a building housing the Unification Church in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward. The Tokyo District Court ordered the same day the church's dissolution, a decision that will deprive the controversial organization, criticized for soliciting financially ruinous donations from its members, of its status as a religious corporation with tax advantages.

Japan: Dodgers’ Kike Hernández Enjoys Tokyo Visit Before MLB Opening Games 3

Days ahead of the MLB opening game against the Chicago Cubs, part of the Tokyo Series on Tuesday, March 18, Los Angeles Dodgers star player Enrique Hernández, was seen around Harajuku, a popular area in Tokyo, and enjoyed exploring the city.

Japan: Dodgers’ Kike Hernández Enjoys Tokyo Visit Before MLB Opening Games 2

Days ahead of the MLB opening game against the Chicago Cubs, part of the Tokyo Series on Tuesday, March 18, Los Angeles Dodgers star player Enrique Hernández, was seen around Harajuku, a popular area in Tokyo, and enjoyed exploring the city.

Japan: Dodgers’ Kike Hernández Enjoys Tokyo Visit Before MLB Opening Games

Days ahead of the MLB opening game against the Chicago Cubs, part of the Tokyo Series on Tuesday, March 18, Los Angeles Dodgers star player Enrique Hernández, was seen around Harajuku, a popular area in Tokyo, and enjoyed exploring the city.

International Women's Day march in Tokyo

International Women's Day march in Tokyo

People march in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward seeking gender equality on March 8, 2025, International Women's Day, adopted by the United Nations exactly 50 years ago.

International Women's Day march in Tokyo

International Women's Day march in Tokyo

People march in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward seeking gender equality on March 8, 2025, International Women's Day, adopted by the United Nations exactly 50 years ago.

International Women's Day march in Tokyo

International Women's Day march in Tokyo

People march in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward seeking gender equality on March 8, 2025, International Women's Day, adopted by the United Nations exactly 50 years ago.

UK: Widespread Flooding Hits Greater Manchester Forcing Hundreds To Evacuate 4

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across Greater Manchester on New Year's Day forcing at least 13,000 people to evacuate. Emergency services declared a major incident.

Campaigning for Japan general election

Campaigning for Japan general election

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba makes a stump speech in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Oct. 26, 2024, on the eve of the general election.

Campaigning for Japan general election

Campaigning for Japan general election

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba makes a stump speech in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Oct. 26, 2024, on the eve of the general election.

Powerful typhoon in eastern Japan

Powerful typhoon in eastern Japan

Photo taken on Aug. 16, 2024, shows a fallen tree in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward amid approaching Typhoon Ampil.

Powerful typhoon in eastern Japan

Powerful typhoon in eastern Japan

Photo taken on Aug. 16, 2024, shows a fallen tree in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward amid approaching Typhoon Ampil.

Record shop corner for late Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa

Record shop corner for late Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa

Photo taken on Feb. 10, 2024, shows a special section earmarked for Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa at a Tower Records shop in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward, following his recent death at age 88.

Record shop corner for late Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa

Record shop corner for late Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa

Photo taken on Feb. 10, 2024, shows a special section earmarked for Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa at a Tower Records shop in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward, following his recent death at age 88.

Cafe with hearing-impaired staff in Tokyo

Cafe with hearing-impaired staff in Tokyo

The Tokyo metropolitan government unveils to the media a cafe staffed by people with impaired hearing in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Nov. 14, 2023, two years ahead of the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo. The cafe, opening to the public between Nov. 15 and Nov. 26, allows visitors to experience digital technologies that convert voice into text.

Cafe with hearing-impaired staff in Tokyo

Cafe with hearing-impaired staff in Tokyo

The Tokyo metropolitan government unveils to the media a cafe staffed by people with impaired hearing in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Nov. 14, 2023, two years ahead of the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo. The cafe, opening to the public between Nov. 15 and Nov. 26, allows visitors to experience digital technologies that convert voice into text.

Cafe with hearing-impaired staff in Tokyo

Cafe with hearing-impaired staff in Tokyo

The Tokyo metropolitan government unveils to the media a cafe staffed by people with impaired hearing in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Nov. 14, 2023, two years ahead of the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo. The cafe, opening to the public between Nov. 15 and Nov. 26, allows visitors to experience digital technologies that convert voice into text.

Shibuya Mayor Ken Hasebe

Shibuya Mayor Ken Hasebe

Ken Hasebe, the mayor of Tokyo's Shibuya Ward, speaks to reporters at the city office on Nov. 1, 2023, expressing thanks for a "quiet" Halloween night after he discouraged people from visiting the area for festivities this year.

Halloween in Tokyo's Shibuya

Halloween in Tokyo's Shibuya

Pedestrian walk through a street in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Oct. 31, 2023, with installed roadside signs warning people that the area is not a venue for Halloween events. Shibuya Mayor Ken Hasebe has implored people to stay away from the capital's famous shopping and entertainment area during the festive occasion, which usually attracts large crowds of revelers, citing safety concerns.

Shibuya ahead of Halloween

Shibuya ahead of Halloween

Traffic is restricted in front of Tokyo's JR Shibuya Station on Oct. 28, 2023, ahead of Halloween on Oct. 31. Shibuya Ward has asked people to stay away from the capital's famous shopping and entertainment area on the day, citing an increase in vandalism and drunken behavior in recent years.

Shibuya ahead of Halloween

Shibuya ahead of Halloween

Police officers control traffic at the famous scramble crossing in Tokyo's Shibuya district on Oct. 28, 2023, ahead of Halloween on Oct. 31. Shibuya Ward has asked people to stay away from the capital's famous shopping and entertainment area on the day, citing an increase in vandalism and drunken behavior in recent years.

Shibuya ahead of Halloween

Shibuya ahead of Halloween

Access to the famous "Hachiko" dog statue in front of Tokyo's JR Shibuya Station is blocked with a fence on Oct. 28, 2023, ahead of Halloween on Oct. 31. Shibuya Ward has asked people to stay away from the capital's famous shopping and entertainment area on the day, citing an increase in vandalism and drunken behavior in recent years.

Shibuya ahead of Halloween

Shibuya ahead of Halloween

Access to the famous "Hachiko" dog statue in front of Tokyo's JR Shibuya Station is blocked with a fence on Oct. 28, 2023, ahead of Halloween on Oct. 31. Shibuya Ward has asked people to stay away from the capital's famous shopping and entertainment area on the day, citing an increase in vandalism and drunken behavior in recent years.

Japan's Princess Kako

TOKYO, Japan Kyodo - Japanese Princess Kako (L) interacts with students at an event organized by the Girl Scouts of Japan in Tokyo on Oct. 22, 2023. (Kyodo)

Mayor asks no Halloween party on Shibuya streets

Mayor asks no Halloween party on Shibuya streets

Ken Hasebe, mayor of Tokyo's Shibuya Ward, speaks during a press conference at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo on Oct. 5, 2023. Hasebe asked people to refrain from coming to the streets of the popular district of Shibuya to drink alcohol during Halloween on Oct. 31, citing safety concerns for the day that usually attracts large crowds of partygoers every year.

iPhone 15 models launched

iPhone 15 models launched

Photo taken on Sept. 22, 2023, shows an iPhone 15 smartphone at an Apple outlet in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward, as the higher-end model series are launched the same day.

iPhone 15 models launched

iPhone 15 models launched

Photo taken on Sept. 22, 2023, shows iPhone 15 Pro (R) and iPhone 15 Pro Max smartphones at an Apple outlet in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward, as the higher-end models are launched the same day.

iPhone 15 models launched

iPhone 15 models launched

Photo taken on Sept. 22, 2023, shows iPhone 15 Pro (L) and iPhone 15 Pro Max smartphones at an Apple outlet in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward, as the higher-end models are launched the same day.

Kabuki actor Ennosuke released on bail

Kabuki actor Ennosuke released on bail

A vehicle carrying popular Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ennosuke leaves a police station in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on July 31, 2023, after he is released on bail following his indictment for allegedly assisting his parents' taking of their own lives in what is believed to have been a family suicide pact. He was found collapsed along with his parents, who were later confirmed dead, at their home in Tokyo in mid-May.

Public lavatory in Tokyo's Shibuya

Public lavatory in Tokyo's Shibuya

File photo taken on May 28, 2023, shows a public lavatory designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward that featured in the movie "Perfect Days" directed by Wim Wenders of Germany. Japanese actor Koji Yakusho was named Best Actor at this year's Cannes film festival for his role as the lavatory's janitor in the film.

2 more robbery suspects deported to Japan

2 more robbery suspects deported to Japan

A car transporting Yuki Watanabe, one of the four Japanese suspects deported from the Philippines, arrives at a police station in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Feb. 9, 2023. The four men are suspected of being behind a string of robberies across Japan.

2 more robbery suspects deported to Japan

2 more robbery suspects deported to Japan

A car transporting Yuki Watanabe, one of the four Japanese suspects deported from the Philippines, arrives at a police station in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Feb. 9, 2023. The four men are suspected of being behind a string of robberies across Japan.

2 more robbery suspects deported to Japan

2 more robbery suspects deported to Japan

A car transporting Tomonobu Kojima, one of the four Japanese suspects deported from the Philippines, arrives at a police station in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Feb. 9, 2023. The four men are suspected of being behind a string of robberies across Japan.

2 robbery suspects deported to Japan

2 robbery suspects deported to Japan

A car transporting one of two Japanese suspects deported from an immigration detention facility in the Philippines arrives at a police station in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Feb. 7, 2023. The two men, along with two other Japanese still held in the Philippines, are suspected of planning and coordinating a string of robberies across Japan.

2 robbery suspects deported to Japan

2 robbery suspects deported to Japan

A car transporting one of two Japanese suspects deported from an immigration detention facility in the Philippines arrives at a police station in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Feb. 7, 2023. The two men, along with two other Japanese still held in the Philippines, are suspected of planning and coordinating a string of robberies across Japan.

Iconic Tokyo store closes

Iconic Tokyo store closes

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Tokyu Department Store's flagship store in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Jan. 31, 2023, the day it closed down for good after operating as a landmark of the area for more than 50 years.

Iconic Tokyo store closes

Iconic Tokyo store closes

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Tokyu Department Store's flagship store in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Jan. 31, 2023, the day it closed down for good after operating as a landmark of the area for more than 50 years.

Iconic Tokyo store closes

Iconic Tokyo store closes

Photo taken on Jan. 31, 2023, shows Tokyu Department Store's flagship store in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward, on the day it closes down for good after operating as a landmark of the area for more than 50 years.

(1)Princess Sayako to marry childhood friend after next summer

(1)Princess Sayako to marry childhood friend after next summer

TOKYO, Japan - Yoshiki Kuroda, a Tokyo metropolitan government official, poses for photos in front of his home in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Dec. 30 before heading for the Imperial Palace to meet Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. The Imperial Household Agency announced that Princess Sayako, the only daughter of Emperor Akihito, will marry him after next summer. (Pool photo)