SOCIETY
Shinjuku and Shibuya Introduce New Street Drinking Bans
Shibuya will ban public drinking all year around, while Shinjuku will bar it during Halloween. Not everyone thinks it's a good idea.
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SOCIETY
CULTURE
Shibuya Goes Hardcore in Its Crackdown on Halloween Fun
Shibuya announced this year that it was banning Halloween celebrations - and they've made it clear that they mean business.
ENTERTAINMENT
Five Japanese Horror Films for a Haunted Halloween
In the mood for the eerie world of Japanese horror this haunting season? Look no further than these five classic films.
CULTURE
Shibuya Says Don’t Come to Halloween This Year
Looking forward to celebrating Halloween in Shibuya this year? Well, don't be - the ward's mayor says you're not invited.
LIVING IN JAPAN
Pandemic Translates to Low Turnout at Shibuya Halloween 2020
Is Shibuya's (in)famous Halloween party dead? A subdued 2020 event due to the pandemic leads some to speculate on its future.
LIVING IN JAPAN
Halloween in Japan: From Kid’s Marketing to Shibuya Chaos
How did Halloween in Japan go from being a holiday for foreigners to an annual event that draws out millions across the…
CULTURE
How Halloween in Shibuya Became Notorious
How did Shibuya's Halloween celebrations grow out of control? One commentator says the blame lays squarely with the media.