Why is Shibuya closed for Halloween?

Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing is the busiest intersection in the world, with five crosswalks interlacing through 10 lanes of car and bus traffic. But the local government would like it to be one of the safest, which is why they have asked people to refrain from celebrating Halloween there.



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The lively hub of Shibuya is arguably the youth heart and soul of the city, and unmissable if you're visiting the Tokyo area. With world-famous sights including the iconic scramble crossing, this area is a must-see for nightlife and trendy youth culture.

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109 is a department store in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. The store is operated by SHIBUYA109 Entertainment Corporation, a subsidiary of the Tokyu Group.

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The Shibuya Incident is a major jujutsu terrorist attack orchestrated by Kenjaku that takes place in Shibuya. Executed with the goal of sealing Satoru Gojo inside Prison Realm, the Shibuya Incident takes place on October 31, 2018.

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In 1985, Teamer created a new culture in Shibuya. During the mid 90s, Shibuya also became known as the center of the IT industry in Japan. It was often called Bit Valley in English, a pun on both Bitter Valley, the literal translation of Shibuya, as well as bit, the computer term for binary digits.

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