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Tokyo: Starbucks at Shibuya Crossing

  • Last updated: December 4, 2019
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Shibuya crossing, Tokyo

You have some of the best views of the wild and crazy Shibuya Crossing from the 2nd floor at Starbucks, but to my great surprise, you’re not allowed to take photos. This was explained to me by the Starbucks staff in a very firm, and not very Japanese way.

Considering that around 99% of the people visiting this particular Starbucks branch  are tourists, and considering that most of them are probably there to enjoy the view AND take photos, then it’s hard to understand why they don’t put up a sign stating that this is not allowed.

This would certainly be a much more effective way to spread the message, than having a Starbucks employee/wannabe cop with arms crossed jumping at anyone, who dares to sneak out a Canon camera.

Such signs could most desirably be located at the entrance, so people had the information about the photo ban at hand before deciding whether to spend their yens on an overpriced Caramel Macchiato. Luckily I managed to take some pictures before the angry lady in the green apron came after me …

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Welcome to my Tokyo blog. Tokyo is one of those cities I never get tired of. I've been back many times over the years, and every visit leaves me with a longer list of places I want to try next time. For me, Tokyo has always been about the food. It's the city where I'll happily get up early for a sushi breakfast, where some of the best meals are served at tiny ramen counters with barely enough seats for a handful of people, and where I can spend hours wandering from one café to the next without any real plan. What keeps drawing me back, though, is the atmosphere. Tokyo somehow manages to feel calm and intense at the same time. You can stroll through quiet residential streets lined with small shops and neighborhood cafés, then suddenly find yourself in the middle of Shibuya, surrounded by flashing signs, crowds, and nonstop energy. Those contrasts are part of what makes the city so special, and no matter how often I visit, I always come across somewhere new. On my Tokyo blog, I've gathered the places I've genuinely enjoyed. Restaurants I'd recommend to friends, cafés worth making a detour for, neighborhoods I love exploring, and hotels I'd stay at again. Whether you're planning your first trip to Tokyo or your fifth, I hope you'll find plenty of inspiration, along with practical tips to help you make the most of your visit.

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