Why is it so named? Shibuya 109 takes its name from a simple but clever piece of numerical wordplay rooted in Japanese. The numbers 1, 0, and 9 can be read in Japanese as ichi, maru (or zero), and kyū respectively — but more relevantly, 10 can be read as tō and 9 as kyū,…
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Haneda to Shibuya — Cool describes my impression of Haneda Airport upon my first visit. Their helpful staff offered and provided excellent service. Smiling and giggling, they helped me get my train ticket and find the lockers. I did not need the extra maps and tourist information pamphlets though. My flight arrived around 2pm and my connecting flight…
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