Halloween in Tokyo's Shibuya

Halloween in Tokyo's Shibuya

Pedestrian walk past a sign set up near Tokyo's Shibuya Station on Oct. 31, 2023, warning people that the area is not a venue for Halloween events. Shibuya Mayor Ken Hasebe has implored people to stay away from the capital's famous shopping and entertainment area during the festive occasion, which usually attracts large crowds of revelers, citing safety concerns.

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