While Shibuya's pre-pandemic Halloween crowds peaked at about 40,000 in 2019, authorities have been bracing for as many as 60,000 people to show up this month, Hasebe said. As much as 70% of the ...

TOKYO — About 15,000 people gathered in the streets of Shibuya for Halloween despite government attempts to tamp down the party spirit. Shibuya Mayor Ken Hasebo discouraged celebrations in the ...

They tried BANNING Halloween in Shibuya! 🎃🚫 What happened when Shibuya, one of Tokyo's busiest districts, tried to put a stop to the Halloween festivities? In this video, I’ll take you ...

Halloween is popular with younger people in Japan. Rather than going trick-or-treating or visiting haunted houses, it’s seen as an opportunity to party and drink.

TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo's busy shopping, business and entertainment district of Shibuya is trying hard to keep visitors at bay during this year's Halloween weekend. Banners across town say no ...

TOKYO >> Tokyo’s busy shopping, business and entertainment district of Shibuya is trying hard to keep visitors at bay during this year’s Halloween weekend.

Shibuya ward has asked 64 stores near Shibuya Station to also refrain from alcohol sales between 6 p.m. and 5 a.m. Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, ... about 15,000 people celebrated Halloween in Shibuya, ...

There’s no party here: Shibuya’s message for Halloween THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. October 28, 2023 at 12:30 JST. Share ... some back streets near the Shibuya station area “look like ...

While Shibuya's pre-pandemic Halloween crowds peaked at about 40,000 in 2019, authorities have been bracing for as many as 60,000 people to show up this month, Hasebe said. As much as 70% of the ...

For many years now, Shibuya was the de-facto gathering spot for Halloween celebrations. Hordes of revellers could be seen flocking to the streets and public squares around Shibuya Station to party ...