Shibuya Tightens Halloween Security
Halloween celebrations are taking place across Japan ahead of October 31, which falls on a Saturday for the first time in six years, with Tokyo's Shibuya district introducing crowd-control measures including barricades around the Hachiko statue and road closures, while Tama Zoological Park has reopened its lion exhibit after seven animals recovered from heatstroke. (News On Japan)
Halloween festivities are underway across Japan as October 31 approaches, with Tokyo's Shibuya district implementing security measures to manage large crowds. Around the Hachiko statue outside Shibuya Station, barricades have been erected and certain roads will be closed from 4pm on October 30. The Metropolitan Police Department plans to deploy police officers to ensure public safety over the three days leading up to the holiday.
The unique Saturday date for Halloween, which has not occurred since 2020, has raised concerns about the potential for large gatherings in the popular district. Meanwhile, Tama Zoological Park has reopened its lion exhibit following the recovery of seven animals from heatstroke. In Toyama City, around 50 children participated in a Halloween party at an English-language nursery school, dressing in costumes and enjoying various activities.
In Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, children also took part in Halloween celebrations, strengthening community ties through various activities. Authorities in Shibuya Ward have urged businesses near Shibuya Station to suspend alcohol sales from 6pm on October 31 until 5am on November 1 to prevent disorderly behavior. Electric scooter parking and rental stations in the area will be temporarily unavailable to reduce congestion.
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