Shibuya Crossing is the world's busiest pedestrian crossing, with as many as 3,000 people crossing at a time. Tokyo-based architecture professor Shane Flynn has said Shibuya Crossing is a great example of what Tokyo does best when it's not trying.
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With thousands of pedestrians crossing at any one time, Shibuya Crossing is one of the most iconic sights in Tokyo. Known as the Scramble, a visit to this intersection is essential for first-timers to the capital. Any promotional travel video of Tokyo or even Japan features Shibuya Crossing, and with good reason.
Tradition, form and protocol are highly valued. Japanese customarily bow to each other rather than shake hands upon meeting. However, most Japanese accustomed to dealing with foreigners expect to shake hands with them and are rarely embarrassed when a foreigner offers his hand.