Noisy Japan: Shibuya Crossing

Photo (video capture): Yuya Kurata

Shibuya Scramble Crossing (渋谷スクランブル交差点, Shibuya sukuranburu kōsaten) is a famous pedestrian crossing in Tokyo’s Shibuya District. This audio recording was made in front of Shibuya Station among the throng of pedestrians who cross the street while vehicles in all directions are stopped at traffic lights. The cacophony of sounds at this intersection is a near constant feature in a city that never sleeps…