Shibuya Archives - Hype in Tokyo

Breakfast with snakes in Tokyo

by josephbautista | Sunday, July 30, 2017 | Food, Shibuya, Tokyo

The young lively district of Harajuku is the last place one could think of sipping a coffee with the company of snakes. Remember, I’m talking about a district in Tokyo, where any kind of Cafe you could imagine exists. Do not fear, Tokyo Sanke Center is secure and...

Hype in Samurai Armor photo studio

by josephbautista | Sunday, July 10, 2016 | Shibuya, Tokyo

Long gone are the days when samurai defended their lords and fought under the way of the samurai, known as “bushido”. The times of the armored samurai came to an end during the Meiji restoration, when the new government abolished the warrior caste, and forbid the use...

Walk around and join the fun in Yoyogi park

by josephbautista | Sunday, January 24, 2016 | Shibuya, Stories, Tokyo, Walk around

Located in the northern part of Shibuya. Next to the Meiji shrine and Harajuku fashion district, the Yoyogi park is one of the largest public parks in Tokyo. During my life in Tokyo I’ve visited many times Yoyogi park. Birthday picnics, music and other events,...

Countdown and New Year hype celebration in Tokyo

by josephbautista | Sunday, January 17, 2016 | Minato, Odaiba, Shinjuku, Stories, Tokyo

It’s becoming a tradition to spend some winter time in Tokyo for the last years, and the plans just got better every year. From the check in at the hotel on the last day of the year, to the first night of the new one. Here’s a follow up of how I celebrated...

Walk around Harajuku

by josephbautista | Sunday, December 20, 2015 | Shibuya, Tokyo

Harajuku, located in Shibuya district, is the youth culture and fashion district in Tokyo, craddle of all fashion trendy gear and style comes mainly from Harajuku. Along with Harajuku you can visit Shibuya, yoyogi park and Meiji jingu Shrine, a nice walk around these...