Comment: Why Tokyo’s youth culture district bans ‘nuisance Halloween'

Tokyo's Youth Culture District Bans 'Nuisance Halloween'

Japanese authorities have introduced measures to curb rowdy behaviour at Halloween in Tokyo's Shibuya district.

A mayoral edict against "Nuisance Halloween" has led to strict measures, including a public drinking ban, to curb rowdy behaviour.

She placed an emphasis on the tighter control of public space and activities during her leadership campaign, citing the need for a "strict response to law-breaking foreigners"

This move echoes Japan's wider turn under its new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, and marks a shift from a decade ago, when Halloween in Shibuya was a showcase for "Cool Japan", a state-sponsored initiative.

Author's summary: Tokyo bans rowdy Halloween.

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Newcastle University Newcastle University — 2025-10-27

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