Tokyo's Shibuya, Shinjuku join hands to tackle Halloween crowds

The local journalist Bryan Tarco researched the new measures will restrict next October’s holidays in Japan. The local authorities and wards will work together to curb street drinking and rowdiness over this year’s Halloween. The principal arguments are: “Drinking on the street damages the environment with loud noise and littering, also when drunk people gather accidents and fights occurs.” So for that not to happen they decided to ban alcohol consumption during this Halloween in and around the Kabukicho area. The ban is in effect daily from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. in areas surrounding JR and Keio Shibuya stations. The alcohol consumption ban in Shinjuku will be effective for 12 hours starting at 5.m. on Oct. 31. Both Measures do not carry penalties. Overcrowding and rowdy behavior have been in greater focus in the last few years, especially since coronavirus restrictions were removed.

These restrictions could be vital to assure the integrity and fun of thousands or even millions of tourists and local people. Some people may be a little angry and unhappy, but we need to consider the welfare of everything.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/national/tokyo's-shibuya-shinjuku-join-hands-to-tackle-halloween-crowds