The famous Shibuya crossing - 90 seconds

Video by Carl Rosa, Music by Ernest Robinson. I filmed this intersection over 7 different trips to Japan and assembled the footage all together for this video. Enjoy.

[@trooper2708]

Contractor : your target will cross at 1 pm Sniper : 👁️👄👁️

[@aelardiz]

*Yo this comment is hilarious 😂*

[@watermelon3288]

Love this 😂

[@Jamkekha]

Because of music I thought they gonna draw swords and charge at each other

[@KayceeJonesCKiwas]

*ORA ORAA ORAAA*

[@RainorShineee]

🤣

[@Checkmatexsdax]

me tooo ;))))

[@rakeshr5135]

lol

[@evelynel9346]

Lol

[@ViolentLucius]

Only in Japan you would find a crossing that has its own place in the travel itinerary.

[@michaellovely6601]

To some people; the Shibuya crossing in Tokyo is like Times Square in New York City.

[@BicornioSPA]

For foreigner only..

[@evilthecat13]

Most street lights work this way :|

[@wedonteatbears]

Piccadilly Circus.

[@dylanc9174]

It would be fun to do a couple times as a small town foreigner honestly.

[@Bacon_hunter911]

2017:nice 2018:worst incident💀☠

[@Gin_channel667]

20:31 gojo satoru is here

[@ottobarros1738]

I hope people are safe when shibuya arc begins 😢

[@HamzahObama]

Fr!

[@Bacon_hunter911]

Jogo,hanami,mahito,choso, kenjaku:are you sure about that

[@Jesko.]

Fuga: Ehh I don't think so Malevolent shrine: I don't think so

[@sskbkbys]

We, Japanese, never ever thought that the Shibuya crossing would be the sightseeing spot. That really surprised us.

[@teranells8483]

Because city design in some other parts of the world is severely lacking so this look cool in comparison

[@saraabigailmateoozorio9378]

@@teranells8483 isn't just the look, the fact the pedestrians are the only ones crossing isn't common in many places, like the US, where the infrastructure is build completely around car, ''car-centric''. Here pedestrians can cross the street safely, as it should be everywhere !

[@dominic6055]

the japanese were just doing their regular thing, then the western man came to point out how weird is that 😁

[@FS-13.20]

​@@dominic6055not just westerners, here in asia we also admire those good designs as well. Obviously these things should be normal everywhere, but in reality due to incompetence and other complex reasons many countries cant have these standards

[@mattsodano6264]

It's because Persona 5 made it famous.

[@shyngo]

Stumbled upon this in real life when I was visiting Shibuya, having never heard of it before. Having grown up in rural America, it blew my mind. Thanks for posting. Brings back good old memories.

[@MarkyTeriyaki]

Damn that's the equivalent to stumbling into the eiffel tower by accident looking for a cafe, hope you had a good time there. Tokyo is amazing.

[@shyngo]

@@MarkyTeriyaki I miss it so, and I pray I get to go back one day.

[@MarkyTeriyaki]

@@shyngo Probably won't open this year, but I'm hoping to visit all my remaining prefectures in the north of Japan once it does.

[@YZJY]

Memories of happier times.... used to walk through that crossing almost every day... those were the days.

[@OneNamelessHero]

What's now? Have you moved to another place?

[@latibro21]

@@OneNamelessHero he got banned

[@llegifantryy8006]

yamero how do you know?

[@latibro21]

@@llegifantryy8006 i do not

[@YZJY]

​@@OneNamelessHero I've moved several times since then. But nowhere feels like home as Tokyo once did. One terrible day... life there changed... people changed. Love and acceptance turned to hatred and vindictiveness. I had to move on in order to survive, but there has forever since been a hole in my being, soul, and heart that has never been filled. I've visited Tokyo and that corner several times over the years since, but always go to different places or take a slightly altered route as there are just too many ghosts of memory along the paths I used to take. Memories are everywhere in Tokyo. Memories of once happy times that were destroyed in an instant. Memories that are forever refusing to fade into the mists of time and forgetfulness. They still feel like yesterday all these years later.

[@Adrian-ul3wr]

It was amazing when i got to experience this last week. Will never forget walking in a crowd that big in a famous area

[@Aphrobam]

I hope I get to go one day! Seems like people wont be travelling for a long time now :( Lucky you got to go!

[@BellicV]

@@Aphrobam nah you can go now. Japan is open for tourism again

[@littlewishy6432]

RIP Hachi

[@tendobanshou]

Everyone gansta until a pink haired boy with extra eyes appear

[@Riddler449]

Nah until white haired boy with blue eyes appear and starts walking on air and fighting with ghosts who aint actually imaginary. Then suddenly whole station gets slaughtered and finally guy about whom you are talking about arrives and suddenly becomes black haired guy who absolutely demolsishes whole city

[@DreiExcali]

YOU ARE MY SPECIAL 🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@danielcristian8449]

If i had to choose where i want to go between New York and Tokyo, i would always choose Tokyo.

[@michaellovely6601]

So would I. People who have been to Tokyo have said that it's amazing how the city has managed to successfully blend its traditional Japanese past with modern influences from the west. A prime example of this would be the Tsukiji Fish Market. Here; merchants and fishermen are busy trading the latest catch of the day, just as they have been doing for centuries. It's one of the city's many time-honored traditions that peacefully coexists alongside modern technology; an example of this peaceful coexistence would be the merchants slicing huge hunks of fish with free-standing electric knives.

[@carncats07]

I've been to both, love both, but I would choose NYC.

[@troyeakb6314]

New York is noisy and dirty bruh Many homeless people too

[@caseythefalcon81]

carncats07 NYC if you like a shitty trashy city, Tokyo if you like a clean safe city.

[@troyeakb6314]

@@carncats07 how can you pick New York even after going to Tokyo 😂😂? New York is all about skyscrapers and dirty Tokyo also has skyscrapers but the city has beauty in it with clean roads and also that local japanese culture The standard of living in Japan and other European countries is higher than that in the USA

[@thanos1764]

A lot is gonna happen here after Gojo gets sealed

[@jon87583]

Nice job! I have to say that the Crossing doesn't disappoint - it's a must-do when visiting Tokyo.

[@jjgoodman2989]

I first saw this place in Tokyo drift when I was a kid and thought it looked gorgeous. I'm hoping to go to Japan once the pandemic is over and I'm definitely going to go there

[@edfitz21]

Did you know That whole scene was actually cgi.. they filmed most of the film in LA. The entire Shibuya crossing including crowds of pedestrians was reconstructed on computers and It's crazy when you think about it but fun facts

[@pulakification]

So, did you made it to Japan?

[@equaleyez]

going to japan I hope you have other goals than visiting a crossing. Have fun

[@BellicV]

I had a connection flight in Japan for 14 hours and I went to Shibuya Crossing just cause of Toyko Drift.. 😂

[@josebarrantes8429]

​ @edfitz21 Claro, porque no existen las grandes urbes fuera de USA, solo es lo que hay en tu pais

[@RagnaCloud13]

You are my special

[@selfishstockton6123]

It’s on my bucket list to cross this crossing one day

[@mansgametj]

Great editing and nice choice of music. Great touch starting and ending the video with the Hachiko Statue. Thanks for sharing!

[@carlrosa1130]

mansgametj - the please is all mine. I had continually traveled to Shibuya over 9 years and I took tons of footage...just sitting in my computer. So one day, I decided to put a bunch of clips together and my friend helped me with the music. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@randomvids2679]

What a Specialz place

[@ApprArt]

Carl, this needs to go viral. Excellent job!!

[@paydn202]

i love how they have the crosswalks marked but people are like well im going over here and BOOM whole intersection is flooded lol also love how the drivers put pressure on the stragglers

[@tonyclifton265]

could win a prize for short films. good story, well told. good editing and music.

[@carlrosa1130]

Thanks so much. I have to tell you - a lot of time and effort went into it over years of touching it and then not touching it. I filmed my trips to the spot for 9 years - different angles, concepts, viewpoints and never knew what to do with all the footage. All the clips just sat on different hard drives. And then I heard a single piece of music about four years later and said to myself - "Wow....a quick collection of several angles all within a single minute to that music would be great." Then, I sent the music clip to an audio-engineer friend of mine and he duplicated the tone of it, changed a few things to make it his own original sound. One year after that, I uploaded it to KZbin. 6 years later, it has nearly 1,000,000 views. Crazy how things happen, huh?

[@aaronnapier8903]

thats awesome cant wait to visit

[@missioncars9060]

Ohhhhh look at that Silvia!!!! 1:40 😍

[@dabulls1g]

I know!! Only in japan 🤤

[@ChilledGemini99]

S15😍

[@jwarmstrong]

I counted umbrellas - white/or clear 9 to 18 & black/or dark 3 to 7 for each day crossing. Security at night has up to 9 carrying those flashing wands.

[@carlrosa1130]

If you're referring to the video on this page, just keep in mind that I travel to Japan continuously and I assembled 7 different filmings together. :)

[@arushijha7679]

For some reson I think I will be lost here for sure.😂

[@bastek.]

Super crossing. OK video!!! Have a nice day.

[@politeus]

JJK fans>>>>>>>you are my speacial👾🌡🔥

[@pit2992]

1:00 Everyday, this man on the bike knows he has to run as fast as he could the moment it's green, before the other people just make the crossing impossible to cross with a bike.

[@TooLooze]

I watch the live version of the intersection; how interesting! 私は交差点のライブバージョンを見る。 なんて面白い！

[@lainiejessup]

Yeah, that was great. shared on my facebook page..

[@AmbientWalking]

What a great video!

[@niekgozer26]

0:59 sick s15 bruv

[@rainsagun]

Been there! Yay! Walked and crossed this street!

[@saxzphone]

I ran this crossing directly in the middle, what a weird experience that was. It felt the world was collapsing on yourself.

[@lyozov974]

Kudos on the choice of music background!

[@meatmanjam]

what is the song?

[@kurikokaleidoscope]

incredible video. good work.

[@TheDylanJoyce]

Awwww!!! Look at all the people! They're all busy and have some place to be!!!

[@HamzahObama]

What do you think the chances of Gojo jumping on my head are if i go to Shibuya on Halloween?

[@lizabeautytravel4893]

Wow That’s awesome!!!!撮影がとても上手です！！

[@kenerekts3619]

at 0:39 I went in the starbucks but is was last year, there is a ramen place if you just keep on walking, there was also a cool part where on the ads it shows the people crossing by, but it would show them ass zombies like the one in Resident Evil

[@user-gv9bw3fg4k]

Kenerekts 90年代でこの画質今ほど少子化じゃないから人数が多そう

[@SavageKingsvge]

Cool video mate! 11/10

[@3dplanet100]

That crossing has the "diagonal crossing" system, meaning that the cars stops in each side. Imagine if that intersection dont have that crossing sistem and cars turning? NYC should have that diagonal crossing too.

[@jaybaybe1000]

Awesome sound

[@kevin1531]

Thanks for sharing @Carl

[@Seidah]

(jjk manga spoiler) Little do they know... a veil is forming...

[@tropicvibe]

I was there a few years ago, it was like crossing the street with a herd of cattle

[@ElCid48]

Look who's talking about bein' cattle

[@justwrecked3874]

Lucky enough to have gone there today

[@kristineavendano1670]

OMG I can’t believe I was able to experience this me and my family we were in Japan for. 5 days such crazy but shocking moment for me to think we did this my family and I were in Japan for 5 days such quick 5 day experience

[@nivesbussi7628]

Incrocio percorso più volte!!!!!!

[@Benratbag1997]

Watching this makes me think of that BIG Scene from Tokyo Drift.

[@realone8575]

Clean s15 at the end tho 🍻

[@hakongrdal6407]

True

[@shinee5328]

ahí nos vemos abril 2019 Dios mediante !!!!

[@khalenlewis]

persona 5 brought me here lol

[@has5ul707]

who is dat

[@breads8764]

Why would a person have a number in their name And why would their name be Persona

[@unowen7591]

Lol music is something like Jurassic Park. Dark and Suspenseful. I like it.

[@carlrosa1130]

Thanks so much. Mr. Ernest Robinson made it for me. I couldn't wait to use it! :)

[@jayruusamaa]

When i crossed it wasn’t as busy like this. It’s insane how many people there is

[@HongKongWanderingTV]

Fascinating

[@tzarzinjo3766]

They should permanently pedestrianize this entire intersection and get rid of the cars.

[@carlrosa1130]

No, no no my friend. The entire point is this crosswalk is to show you how the blend of continuous crowds and busy Tokyo traffic can meld together with incident 24/7. They don't want to 'fix' anything. It's to demonstrate their willingness to work together (people/cars/timing/traffic) and have it work beautifully every day of the year. Thanks for the comment, though!

[@mountainous_port]

Epic music. 😁

[@brothersman524]

Shibuya crossing at night is unbelievable

[@Bacon_hunter911]

Cause many ghost or curse is in shibuya since 31 october 2018

[@brothersman524]

@@Bacon_hunter911 Well I wasn't there from Oct 2018 - it was quite a way before then

[@Bacon_hunter911]

@@brothersman524 its shibuya incident they think gojo fighting himself looks like fighting ghost

[@brothersman524]

@@Bacon_hunter911 OK

[@akodiggie1793]

Everybody gangsta until a red evo keep honking while drifting

[@jacklynb8489]

That’s where hatchikos statue is there! I always wondered 😮 wanted to see it myself. Such a sad movie too❤ 🐾

[@carlrosa1130]

There are actually two Hachiko Statues in the area - one is at the Shibuya Station and one is in front of Tower Records, about 3 blocks away from the same train station.

[@coach2coachpodcast347]

i enjoy this moment when vacation february last year

[@rommelbaluyot5634]

My.family.and I.crossing Shibuya last 2018 and last February 2020.We love Japan in terms.of travelling.clean.city.no.crimes..

[@Bacon_hunter911]

Did you survive shibuya in 2018

[@michaellovely6601]

The Shibuya pedestrian crossing is basically Tokyo's answer to Times Square in New York City or Dundas Square in Toronto. I am more inclined to agree with both claims because the Shibuya pedestrian crossing in Tokyo and Times Square in New York are both big, bustling, and brightly lit up at night. However, I have yet to see what Dundas Square in Toronto looks like. I went on a trip to Canada last summer with my sister's family and we stayed in Toronto but we didn't get to go to Dundas Square.

[@carlrosa1130]

Michael, the amazing thing about this crosswalk is that you can stand there for hours and continue to see the enormous 'exodus' of people constantly crossing...even at 4 am. It's astonishing.

[@michaellovely6601]

@@carlrosa1130 I agree. I wasn't insulting the Shibuya crossing or saying that Times Square is better nor did I say that New York City is better than Tokyo. Just a slight clarification on the matter.

[@c15jugendvagddenfriedencam61]

FASCINATING

[@garys2712]

Fantastic video. Beautifully put together. I have just subscribed. May I use the footage on my website? Many thanks. Gareth

[@spiker731]

i was there in 2019, came all the way from Russia. it was awesome

[@carlrosa1130]

Glad you enjoyed the experience! Thanks for the comment, too!!!!

[@BricktopsPigs]

You'll be lucky to ever get back the way Putin is restricting travel and mobilising young men. Good luck to you. I think we all need it the way the world is going.

[@Kim_E]

1:38 clean s15!!

[@user-xc1fw2nz4h]

I'm Japanese. I wonder why Shibuya crossing is so popular among foreigners. It's just a crossing.

[@abelmb4949]

It's THE crossing

[@Ryansacrobat]

Because it is the biggest in the world. Similar to why foreigners in NY love Times Square crossing

[@carlrosa1130]

That's one of the reasons I made the video. It's the largest crosswalk in the world. 3,300 people (on average) cross it every cycle. No different than the Japanese (and other cultures) coming to Washington D.C. to take a photo at the Lincoln Memorial. To some, it's amazing. To others (for whatever reason)...'Meh.'

[@Ryansacrobat]

Carl Rosa I love the way you made it cinematic and dramatic

[@carlrosa1130]

@@Ryansacrobat Ryan, thank you. I have to honest, the music was not my creation. A wonderful guy named Ernest Robinson is truly a blessing when it to the music. I created a draft with basic music and sent it to Ernest. He replied - "Let me take a whack at it." His first draft was what I used. No need for improvement. :) thanks again.

[@Chudster3000]

The World Ends With You and Chaos;Head brought me here

[@marionkim9555]

I wonder why Japan is always fascinating. Japanese people must be very proud with their nation.

[@davidhibbs6989]

You better run if you're late crossing I've been here!

[@user-wy7lj5ll9h]

Brothers, this place is where I grew up and where I always use to go around 5 times a week. But I still cant figure out how to cross here without hitting other ppl or playing soccer(foot ball) or basketball dribbling duel.

[@henrykjadwiszczak6040]

Byłem tu. Widok robi wrażenie.

[@carlrosa1130]

Zgadzam się. To imponujące. :)

[@jimi.kounoups]

🇬🇷💙🇯🇵.. Nice people..

[@forctyus8807]

way too many people lol. im not fan of crowds but this is another level haha

[@chadsun7647]

The world ends with you and Persona 5, I learned all about Shibuya Crossing from these two games.

[@legendaryiguess]

The new persona 5 graphics looking pretty smooth ngl

[@blmnkrnz]

Hello! Would you mind if I used your footage for my school project? I would credit you and everything :)

[@carlrosa1130]

Sure!

[@olafweinzer5746]

34th St crossing in NYC has more people

[@carlrosa1130]

Not even close. 34th St. crossing isn't like this for 20 continuous hours, 7 days a week.

[@lemon2524]

Nice.

[@c15jugendvagddenfriedencam61]

AMAZING COOL

[@Paul20661]

nice :D

[@LedZeppeli]

Could you imagine the traffic if all these people drove

[@user-dl1zi9oi8j]

こういうBGMがあるだけで 疲れるんだよね。

[@overbank56]

Well, at least_the traffic has to stop! But_that's A Lot of ppl for just one crossing in a city.

[@mountainous_port]

And to think there is an underground pass just right under. Still alot of people.

[@ExploreAroundUsOfficial]

Hey @Carl, can I use this video to show in my church youth group? I'll mention your channel!

[@carlrosa1130]

Absolutely. Go for it.

[@Nick-jt1if]

I wonder who the guy in the black Maserati gt was ^^

[@beefcake0354]

been there. done that.

[@limwaik]

Respected 👍

[@d3naldi]

Im wait the music say "Run ! 😂

[@silver_sky]

will this come back after coronavirus ?

[@Ken.-]

Not if CV knows what it's doing.

[@dreikjapan4061]

dystopian nightmare at its best

[@DoubleEdgedFilms_TV]

@Carl Rosa I am desperately looking for footage like this for one of my student short film projects. Would it be possible for me to use this? Please let me know ASAP

[@carlrosa1130]

Done. No problem. Go for it. You have my permission, Jeshua.

[@DoubleEdgedFilms_TV]

@@carlrosa1130 Thanks alot! I appreciate it.

[@carlrosa1130]

@@DoubleEdgedFilms_TV No problem!

[@natzaiknight8887]

i thought this was just a anime meme

[@gxk]

This makes my hair hurt. What could possibly go wrong?

[@Bushhog0404]

I love that in the end when the people scatter to finish crossing; the first car you see is a very Japanese sports car.

[@02Channels]

😎 Alright Sir.. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Alfalasi8]

Wooooow

[@hasunemiku4429]

been their and done that