Shibuya

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/shibuya

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Shibuya?Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, Japan
2. What is the capital of Shibuya?Tokyo
3. What language do people speak in Shibuya?Japanese
4. What is the population (as of jan 1, 2024)?Estimated 230,609
5. What is the population density?15,262.01 people per square kilometer
6. What is Shibuya Crossing and why is it famous?Shibuya Crossing is a busy intersection where about 2,500 people cross at once. It is famous as a symbol of Tokyo’s energy and organized human movement.

Special Ward: An administrative division within Tokyo with significant local governance powers.
Sengoku Period: A period in Japanese history (roughly 1467-1615) marked by widespread civil war and social upheaval.
Edo Period: A period in Japanese history (1603-1868) known for its peace, stability, and cultural flourishing under the Tokugawa shogunate.
Meiji Era: A period in Japanese history (1868-1912) characterized by rapid modernization and Westernization following the restoration of imperial rule.