Ahead of Halloween on October 31st, the Metropolitan Police Department will step up vigilance from the 29th in Shibuya, Tokyo, where many people visit every year.
As congestion is expected due to the relaxation of immigration restrictions, riot police will be deployed mainly in downtown areas to prepare for trouble.
Shibuya, Tokyo was usually crowded with young people and foreigners in costume on Halloween on October 31st, but since the end of the year, the number of people has decreased significantly due to the influence of the new coronavirus.
This year, as the number of people is expected to increase due to the relaxation of immigration restrictions, the Metropolitan Police Department will strengthen vigilance around Shibuya Station from the night of the 29th, saying that congestion is expected from the weekend.
Riot police are stationed around the scramble crossing and the center street where many people come and go to visibly strengthen vigilance and prepare for trouble.
In addition, if congestion becomes severe on the day of the event, a public relations team called "DJ police" will be dispatched to guide pedestrians, and we are also considering measures such as regulating the surrounding roads and opening them to pedestrians. about it.