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Why Tokyo’s youth culture district will ban ‘nuisance Halloween’ again this year

https://www.alojapan.com/1399858/why-tokyos-youth-culture-district-will-ban-nuisance-halloween-again-this-year/ Why Tokyo’s youth culture district will ban ‘nuisance Halloween’ again this year #CoolJapan #halloween #Japan #JapaneseCulture #KenHasebe #news #SanaeTakaichi #ShibuyaCrossing #ShibuyaDistrict #StreetCelebrations #Tokyo #TokyoNews #YouthCulture #東京 #東京都 Tokyo’s Shibuya district, which has long been known as the centre of youth culture in Japan, has once again moved to restrict its Halloween street celebrations. A mayoral edict against so-call

Tokyo’s Shibuya calls on foreign visitors not to have a ‘disruptive Halloween’

It’s nearly that time of the year again, when costumed Halloween revelers descend upon Tokyo to mingle and take photos, a ritual that the authorities have taken issue with due to its association with the excess…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1383857/tokyos-shibuya-calls-on-foreign-visitors-not-to-have-a-disruptive-halloween/ Tokyo’s Shibuya calls on foreign visitors not to have a ‘disruptive Halloween’ #alcohol #drinking #halloween #KenHasebe #shibuya #Tokyo #TokyoTopics #tourism #東京 #東京都 It’s nearly that time of the year again, when costumed Halloween revelers descend upon Tokyo to mingle and take photos, a ritual that the authorities have taken issue with due to its association with the excessive consumption of alcohol in public, littering and congested a

Have a “good Halloween,” not a disruptive one, Shibuya Mayor Ken Hasebe is urging foreign visitors ahead of the celebration, during which costumed revelers typically descend upon the popular Tokyo district. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/03/japan/society/shibuya-halloween-restrictions/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #tokyo #shibuya #kenhasebe #halloween #alcohol #tourism #drinking

The ward, a hot spot for Halloween revelers, is taking a step back from its “don’t come” messaging of the recent past.

The Japan Times

Shibuya Builds a Safer and More Vibrant City for All

https://www.alojapan.com/1382606/shibuya-builds-a-safer-and-more-vibrant-city-for-all/ Shibuya Builds a Safer and More Vibrant City for All ##visitjapanjp #bridge #culture #DanielManning #KenHasebe #nightlife #shibuya #ShibuyaHikarie #SkyWalk #Tokyo #TokyoTopics #UrbanCore #東京 #東京都 Visitors to Shibuya often think only of the scramble crossing, Hachiko statue, or packed shopping streets. Yet behind these familiar landmarks, Shibuya is undergoing a once-in-a-century transformation designed to make the district safer, more accessi

This year, Shibuya isn't dressing up for Halloween. The neighborhood is turning revelers away, ignoring its role as a youth culture hub.

The Japan Times

Measures to deter costumed revelers from gathering in the trendy area — including a ban on street drinking — appeared to be relatively effective.

The Japan Times

For Mayor Ken Hasebe, reining in Halloween revelers is just one step on the way to transforming Shibuya.

The Japan Times