Halloween revelry around Tokyo's iconic Shibuya crossing has grown too scary for its own good, but can "saying 'Don't come here'" keep a lid on it?

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 ...

Shibuya city Mayor Ken Hasebe held a news conference Thursday, when he discouraged Halloween party-goers from coming to the ward, which is famous for its annual celebrations.

Ahead of this year’s Halloween weekend, Tokyo’s busy shopping, business and entertainment district of Shibuya is trying hard to shoo away visitors ...

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

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. The Shibuya City notice ...

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 ...

The busy Shibuya shopping, business and entertainment district of Tokyo is trying hard to keep visitors at bay during Halloween weekend.

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.

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