TOKYO -- Tokyo's busy shopping, business and entertainment district of Shibuya is trying hard to keep visitors at bay during this year's Halloween weekend. Skip to content Open sections menu Sections.

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A giant public notice board from Shibuya district, which reads "No Events for Halloween on Shibuya Streets" is seen at the Shibuya pedestrian crossing Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, in Tokyo.