The mayors of Shibuya and Shinjuku are cracking down on street drinking this Halloween, citing public safety and overtourism as key concerns.
The mayors of Tokyo’s busiest nightlife districts are joining forces to tackle public drinking and related disorder as Halloween approaches, blaming overtourism for an increase in crowding and misbehaviour.
Announcing the initiative, the mayors linked public drinking to antisocial behaviour, with Shibuya Mayor Ken Hasebe saying that “drinking on the street has led to environmental damage, including loud noise and littering”.
