Shibuya is once again asking people to stay away on Halloween — and now, neighboring Shinjuku has expressed concerns of its own. Both wards of Tokyo have experienced issues with crowds of rowdy revelers and resultant trash, and they have clamped down.
Shibuya, long one of the most popular places to party on Halloween in Tokyo, essentially “banned” celebrations in 2023, with an ordinance against drinking in the street. Officials disseminated the unambiguous message: “Do not come to Shibuya for Halloween.” The measures were effective, with a sharp decrease in visitors. Shinjuku Halloween rules
While things improved in Shibuya, Shinjuku’s Kabukicho area reportedly saw a “sizeable increase” in paThe post Halloween 2024: New Rules for Shibuya and Shinjuku appeared first on Tokyo Cheapo.

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