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Shibuya Scramble Crossing. "itchniba" some rights reserved. flickr

In Japan, there are over 300 pedestrian crossings which allow pedestrians to cross an intersection in every direction at the same time.

The most famous one that you might have seen in a movie or something is the Shibuya scramble crossing, where hundreds to a thousand people cross for each signal change.

Since this crazy crossing is recognized as the typical image of Tokyo, it’s used for TV or movie locations.

The recent movies showing the crossing are, “Lost in Translation”, “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” and “Babel”.

New Diagonal Crossing in London. "Helen Duffett" some rights reserved. flickr

Now, London (Oxford Circus) got a new crossing inspired the Shibuya scramble crossing as a part of a preparation projects for 2012 when London hosts the Olympic Games!!

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