When talking about Shibuya, you think of Shibuya Scramble, and when talking of Shibuya Scramble, you think of Hachiko.
"Hachiko", one of the most famous dogs in the world, is enshrined in Shibuya Scramble, one of the most famous intersections in the world.(It also became a movie in the US in 2009.)
Have you ever seen the Hachiko statue at the north exit of JR Shibuya Station, which is also a famous meeting place in Shibuya?
Did you know that this "Hachiko" will celebrate its 100th birthday in 2023? To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Hachiko's birth, a project was launched (commonly known as HACHI100). There are various events for the 99th birthday celebration in November this year and the 100th birthday celebration in November 2023, information dissemination and exchange are planned.
Number one in Japan, or number one in the world? The famous dog "Hachiko".
When you come to Shibuya, how about visiting "Hachiko" who is celebrating his 100th birthday?