Kabukicho Ichiban-gai Arcade Cam

The Gateway to Kabukicho

The arched sign that crowns Kabukicho Ichiban-gai is one of Tokyo's most photographed thresholds. Beyond it stretches a dense labyrinth of narrow lanes packed with dining, drinking and nightlife venues that define the district's reputation as the beating heart of Shinjuku.

A Canyon of Neon

Storefronts rise several floors high, each stacked with the vertical signage for the restaurants, bars and clubs above. The result is a wall-to-wall wash of colour and light that has made this pedestrian arcade an icon of contemporary Japanese urban culture.

Culinary Crossroads

From steaming ramen and yakitori to conveyor sushi and themed cafés, the street is a concentrated map of Japanese street food and hospitality. Delivery scooters, touts and diners weave through the arcade in a constant flow.

The Rhythm of Shinjuku

As one of the busiest nightlife hubs in the world, Kabukicho shifts in character across the hours, from quiet cleanup to shoulder-to-shoulder crowds. This live camera captures that ebb and flow directly at the district's front door.