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Why Shibuya, Japan, Needs to Keep Changing

Bloomberg Technology Wednesday 09 September 2026, 18:46 UTC 1 min read
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A $14 billion redevelopment is transforming Shibuya, raising fears that the Tokyo district is losing the culture that made it famous. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Gearoid Reidy says constant rebuilding is what has kept Shibuya relevant.

A $14 billion redevelopment is transforming Shibuya, raising fears that the Tokyo district is losing the culture that made it famous. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Gearoid Reidy says constant rebuilding is what has kept Shibuya relevant. (Source: Bloomberg)
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