NHK's program "Map Time Travel," which explores the hidden secrets of cities using giant, three-dimensional maps, will air "Why is Shibuya a Youth Town?" on March 26th at 10:45 PM. Popular cram school instructor Osamu Hayashi will give a thorough explanation of Shibuya, Tokyo. Why is there so much youth culture originating in Shibuya? Why are there so many shops catering to young people? The reason lies in the shape of the land...
Shibuya is famous as a town where young people gather. In the past, it was known for ganguro and kogal fashion, and now it's a place that gets the crowds going with events like Japan's matches in the FIFA World Cup. But why is it Shibuya that's associated with all of these things? Looking at Shibuya on a giant 3D map reveals why it has become a town for young people.
The key lies in Shibuya's uneven terrain. We'll delve deeper into the profound reasons why this uneven landscape attracts young people.
Nagisa Shibuya, Oniyakko Tsubaki, and Mayumi Tanaka will also appear on the program.
