(This part has nothing to do with 109. I know I’m posting a lot at once, and there’s only one chance to win, but still! I feel like I lose interest quickly, but I still want to leave my memories here.)
Alright! As for 109, there are tons of clothes. One shop staff member was really good at selling, but sadly I didn’t like the style enough. I did end up buying contact lenses here, though. I think it was on B1, and there were lots of different kinds, plus a buy-two-get-one-free deal. The shops upstairs mostly sell clothes.
The Pompompurin at the entrance attracted a lot of people taking photos!
The banana milk was crazy expensive, but super rich. I also thought the little boy design on it was really eye-catching!
Also, there were soooo many girls inside.
But one staff member actually let a Japanese person cut in front of me in line, which made me a little unhappy.
Overall though, I think it’s a great place for stylish girls to browse.
There are also accessories and capsule toys, so you might accidentally go a little overboard.
Ohhh, and I think there was a cotton candy crepe too?
Basically, there’s food that totally brings out your girly side.
The whole building is just perfect for girls, haha.
I’m probably better suited for the UQ next door lol.
I went in April 2026.
My third solo trip! I’ve been to Japan four times in total.
SHIBUYA 109 | Review by PEIYU
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Ameyoko Shopping Street
The Ameyoko Shopping Street, affectionately known as "Ameyoko," stretches approximately 500m between JR Ueno Station and JR Okachimachi Station, with around 400 shops lining the street. It features a variety of businesses, including food and confectionery, clothing, general goods, and jewelry stores.
I’ve been there twice, hehe.
And wow, everyone’s saying OS is really cheap.
Someone on Threads said the OS in Asakusa was cheaper, but Ueno was actually cheaper.
I was so annoyed.
On my last day, I dragged my suitcase all the way to Asakusa just to buy it, and then came to Ueno to look around.
Turns out the thing I wanted was cheaper in Ueno.
I came in thinking I was going to prove I got a good deal, but instead I was just super annoyed. Really frustrating.
And I even stocked up. The staff said it was okay!
Honestly, I’d just tell everyone to go with whatever’s convenient.
You don’t need to keep checking what other people say.
But then if you don’t go, you worry you’ll regret it.
Such an annoying feeling.
Maybe people will think I’m being cheap, but I’m still young haha, so of course I want to save a little money.
Is that an excuse? Yeah, totally.
But yeah, Ameyoko is actually pretty fun to shop around.
There are lots of drugstores, capsule toy machines, and a really big Uniqlo.
It’s kind of an important hub too.
Still, it somehow felt just a tiny bit past its prime. I don’t know why, it just didn’t feel quite as lively as I expected. -
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SHIBUYA SKY
An observation facility offering a 360-degree panoramic view of the Tokyo cityscape from a height of approximately 230 meters above the ground. Located on the 14th, 45th, 46th and rooftop of Shibuya Scramble Square, the tallest building in the Shibuya area, there are three zones: "SKY GATE," "SKY STAGE" and "SKY GALLERY.
So, when you go up in the elevator, there’s this video segment, and wow, I honestly thought it was so well done.
Right after the video ended, we arrived at the top.
So awesome.
Too bad I can’t share the video, but I’ll leave that as a surprise for you guys.
The view wasn’t great that day though, so I’ll spare you my photos.
I really wanted to see the sunset, but all the afternoon time slots were sold outtttttt, which was seriously so unfair because we had the morning slot...
But it was pretty comfortable up there, and the sofas were great.
There were also people helping take photos, and on the way down there were quite a few souvenirs to buy.
Once I see something limited edition, I seriously want to splurge.
The ticket really isn’t cheap, but I think if you catch the sunset, it must be absolutely gorgeous.
I’ve seen so many super pretty videos online.
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Shibuya Scramble Intersection
This is a scramble intersection in front of Shibuya Station. Said to be the world’s busiest crosswalk, it has become a famous sight to see in Tokyo. From the pedestrian bridge connecting the JR Yamanote Line and the Keio Inokashira Line, you can view the flurry of people crossing the intersection from above.
So many people. It was super crowded and kind of scary.
It felt like if people weren’t paying attention, they’d crash into each other.
There was even news recently about someone throwing something there,
so that made me a tiny bit nervous.
But it was okay lol.
The first time I went, I didn’t get any photos.
This time I only took some because I saw so many other people taking pictures, so I just casually followed along.
Hehe, now I’ve got one more post I can write.
Oh yeah, has everyone seen Alice in Borderland?
Hahaha, I really like it.
(Uh, is it okay to say that here?)
That close trio first met here, haha.
Honestly, I even thought that scaredy-cat guy was going to betray them lol.
Anyway, I think Alice in Borderland is pretty good, and it kind of helps introduce Tokyo too. -
