The Japan Timesさんのインスタグラム写真 - (The Japan TimesInstagram)「Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward was on high alert for a potentially raucous Halloween weekend, but a campaign to deter costumed revelers from gathering in the area appears to have been relatively effective, as only a handful of people showed up in costume. Larger-than-usual crowds, however, were still an issue and hundreds of police were out in force at Shibuya’s famed scramble crossing employing cordon tape, bullhorns and whistles to control the pedestrian flow. As the night progressed, crowds swelled, making it difficult to navigate around Shibuya Station, particularly Center Street. Security personnel were observed confiscating their alcoholic beverages from individuals who were drinking. Early Saturday, authorities also fenced off the Hachiko statue, a popular gathering spot outside the station for both locals and tourists. Read more via the link in our bio. 📸: Anika Osaki Exum #halloween #hachiko #shibuya #shibuyahalloween #halloween2023 #ハロウィン #渋谷　#ハチ公」10月29日 22時18分