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Scramble through Scramble Crossing and get culture shocked Shibuya (渋谷) is perhaps what people who've never been to Tokyo believe the city to be: bright lights, teenagers with orange hair and piercings, pachinko parlors, and numerous loudspeakers blasting all at once. Yoyogi (代々木) is the gentle, quieter little sister of Shibuya, with organic bakeries, different martial art schools, flower shops and of course the much-loved Yoyogi Park. Both neighborhoods are filled with great places to dine out and fun places to visit.

Don Quijote (ドン・キホーテ) discount shop Their theme song may drive you to insanity, but hey, you can stock up on great deals at this discount shopping emporium. Everything from heavy-duty luggage to cosmetics to toiletries to food and beverages line the shelves at rock-bottom prices. Look out for the narrow aisles. Recommended: hard to find in Tokyo, Halloween costumes and dryer sheets are both in-stock here; all year long, too! 2-25-8 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku 03-5428-0211 Station: Shibuya (JR, metro, Keio Inokashira line: Hachiko exit) more information...

Tower Records Shibuya (タワーレコード　渋谷) CD store and bookstore Aside from an excellent selection of Japanese major and indie releases, you can also find some of Tokyo's best bargains on imported magazines and English language books on the top floor. The store also sells a large selection of foreign CDs and genres other than popular. 1-22-14 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku 03-3496-3661 Station: Shibuya (JR, metro, Keio Inokashira line: Hachiko exit) more information...