101 things to do in Shibuya

21. Turn your nails into a canvas...

Most of what passes for nail art in Tokyo starts to seem very wan indeed after you’ve encountered the work of Nagisa Kaneko. The owner of Disco acts like a graffiti artist working in miniature.
Disco. 3F, 1-14-9 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

22. Read up on fungi...

This second-hand store has been selling used CDs, records and, of course, books since August 2011. What sets it apart from the bookshop stack is its collection of mushroom tomes – a portion of the store is dedicated entirely to books about fungi in a variety of languages.
Rhythm and Books. 1-9-15 Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

23. Find music-inspired vintage wear...

Dig for finds at this treasure trove of secondhand and vintage pieces that all have a connection with music, and rediscover the deep linkages between fashion and tunes. Boy. 1-17 Maruyamacho, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

24. Appreciate some eclectic film...

Showing a fascinating mix of movies, particularly indie productions from both Japan and abroad with lots of experimental and short work thrown in as well, Uplink also holds events like talks and live performances.
Uplink. Totsune Bldg 1F, 37-18 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

25. Relax like you're at a hotel...

The name says 'hotel' but this is actually a lifestyle shop and restaurant where you can eat, drink, browse goodies and generally hang out.
Hotel Emanon. 7-1 Nanpeidaicho, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

26. Eat your fill in foodie paradise...

Vast food hall Toyoko Noren-gai has recently taken up residence at Shibuya Mark City. The new venue houses 83 shops – or a whopping 168 when combined with the adjacent Tokyu Food Show – making it one of the city's grandest food venues.
Toyoko Noren-gai. 1-12-2 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

27. Hang out, Oslo style...

Bringing some Norwegian flair to a remote corner of Shibuya, this bar and café serves top-notch coffee by day and classy cocktails at night. Like the retro furniture? You can buy that, too.
Fuglen. 1-16-11 Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

28. Immerse yourself in ancient Egypt...

Feast your eyes on more than 1,000 relics and artworks at this immersive museum – the first in Japan to be dedicated to ancient Egypt. Displays include carvings, statues, jewellery and more.
The Ancient Egyptian Museum. 310 Shibuya Mansion, 7-1 Uguisudanicho, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

29. Get a taste of Bangkok...

Hainanese chicken rice is considered the essential Southeast Asian comfort food. This Bangkok eatery's first Japan location serves up the Thai version, known as khao man gai. Kaithong Tokyo. 3-15-2 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

30. Feast on falafel...

There’s no sign outside, but that hasn’t stopped word spreading about this minimalist counter shop: the home of some of Tokyo’s best falafel sandwiches.
Kuumba du Falafel. 23-1 Shinsencho, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

31. Squeeze into an intimate gig spot...

Though it’s no larger than the average apartment, this music venue sometimes attracts impromptu gigs by big-name artists. Aspiring musicians, meanwhile, can try their luck at the Tuesday open-mic sessions.
Ruby Room. Kasumi Bldg 4F, 2-25-17 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

32. Devour gourmet French toast...

This is the Tokyo branch of Fukuoka's French toast specialist Ivorish. Famed for their excellent toast, baked by 'bread craftsmen', these fellows top all orders with ample fruit garnish or delicious meat and vegetables. Ivorish. B1F, 3-3 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

33. Stop and stare...

Lost for decades in Mexico, Taro Okamoto’s 30m-long, nuclear-themed mural was recovered and moved to a new home in 2008: the station concourse inside Shibuya Mark City.
'The Myth of Tomorrow'. Shibuya Mark City, 1-12-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

34. Fill up on barbecue...

This Korean barbecue joint offers premium Yamagata beef in a relaxed setting. Pad out your meal with a side order of tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) or buchimgae (pancake), or opt for the lunchtime set menus, which start from a reasonable ¥900. Hanno Daidokoro Dogenzaka. 2-29-8 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

35. Sink your teeth into a celebrity...

Whoopi Gold Burger, Charlotte Gains-Burger, Kevin Bacon (burger): the names are pun-tastic, but the patties at this no-frills burger stand are darn tasty.
WP Gold Burger. 1-9-4 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

36. Outfit yourself outlandishly...

If you need to spice up your outfit before hitting a fashionable party, stop by at this cramped vintage clothing shop, a treasure trove of outré garments and accessories.
Nude Trump. 3F, 1-12-14 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

37. Catch a cinematic concert...

The tiered floor is a dead giveaway: WWW was an arthouse cinema before it found its current vocation as a live music venue, with an appropriately artsy lineup.
WWW. B1F Rise Bldg, 13-17 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

38. Go (model) train spotting...

Who needs a bar with a view when you’ve got a bar with a diorama? At Ginza Panorama, you can sip cocktails while gazing at an N scale model train wending its way around a miniature Shibuya.
Bar Ginza Panorama. 3F, 1-17-12 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

39. Delve into Little England...

You might feel like you’ve stumbled into an Englishman’s garage at this Anglophile variety bazaar, offering everything from Barbour jackets to Walkers biscuits to Brylcreem.
British Equipment Trading. 3-5-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours

40. Start drinking at dawn...

You’ll never drink alone at Yamaga: while the main bar across the road closes before midnight, this offshoot stays open 24 hours a day, year-round.
Yamaga. 1-5-9 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku. Map and opening hours