Published 10/05/2023 10:55:00 a.m.

Mayor of Tokyo’s Shibuya district asks Halloween partygoers to stay away

Shibuya city Mayor Ken Hasebe is warning residents and tourists not to come to Shibuya for Halloween due to safety concerns.
Last year, Shibuya's Halloween celebration drew large crowds, and city authorities fear that this year's turnout could be even worse. As a result, the city is increasing the number of security guards and officials to enforce a city ordinance banning alcohol consumption near the station.
The city of Shibuya is concerned about the potential for a crowd crush similar to the one that occurred during Halloween in Seoul's Itaewon district, resulting in 160 deaths. They have implemented traffic restrictions and increased security measures to try to prevent such a tragedy.

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Mayor of Tokyo's Shibuya district asks Halloween partygoers to stay away

The mayor of Tokyo’s busy Shibuya shopping and entertainment district is asking Halloween celebrants not to visit, fearing that a large number of partygoers following the COVID-19 pandemic could cause a disaster similar to last year’s fatal crowd surge...

10/05/2023 8:06:50 a.m.·United States

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Mayor of Tokyo's Shibuya district asks Halloween partygoers to stay away

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10/05/2023 8:06:51 a.m.·Idaho Falls, United States

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Mayor of Tokyo's Shibuya district asks Halloween partygoers to stay away

TOKYO: The mayor of Tokyo's busy Shibuya shopping and entertainment district is asking Halloween celebrants not to visit, fearing that a large number of partygoers following the COVID-19 pandemic could cause a

10/05/2023 9:05:35 a.m.·Singapore

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Winnipeg Free Press

Mayor of Tokyo's Shibuya district asks Halloween partygoers to stay away

TOKYO (AP) — The mayor of Tokyo’s busy Shibuya shopping and entertainment district is asking Halloween celebrants not to visit, fearing that a large number of partygoers following the COVID-19 […]

10/05/2023 8:07:22 a.m.·Winnipeg, Canada

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The Straits Times

Tokyo’s Shibuya mayor asks Halloween revellers to stay away, fearing repeat of 2022 Seoul crowd crush

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10/05/2023 5:45:00 a.m.·Singapore

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National Post

Mayor of Tokyo's Shibuya district asks Halloween partygoers to stay away

TOKYO (AP) -- The mayor of Tokyo's busy Shibuya shopping and entertainment district is asking Halloween celebrants not to visit, fearing that a large number of partygoers following the COVID-19 pandemic could cause a disaster similar to last year's fatal crowd surge in South Korea's capital.

10/05/2023 8:08:11 a.m.·Canada

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