Japanese cities tighten Halloween patrols as crowds gather on Saturday
Police patrols are being increased and alcohol limits tightened in Japanese municipalities for Halloween, which falls on Saturday and is expected to draw larger crowds. Authorities cite concerns over street drinking, littering and disturbances linked to the holiday, which has grown into a major urban event despite not being a traditional Japanese festivity.
Key facts
- Shibuya district in Tokyo hosts street celebrations with revellers in costumes.
- In 2018, crowds overturned a small truck in Shibuya during Halloween celebrations.
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Why it matters
Authorities aim to prevent public disorder during a rapidly popularizing holiday.
What changed
First published from Phys.org, SVT Nyheter, The Independent, South China Morning Post and Rappler