Tokyo’s Shibuya district has banned countdown events and drinking alcohol in the area due to concerns that too many people will come to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Until it becomes dangerous
Tokyo’s Shibuya district has banned countdown events and drinking alcohol in the area due to concerns that too many people will come to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Until it becomes dangerous
The Shibuya area is one of the popular tourist destinations in Tokyo, Japan. Especially on holidays and celebrations, the festival is usually crowded with people, but recently, officials have begun to worry about safety from the large number of people who gather during the festival. Therefore, an order was issued prohibiting the public, including tourists, from gathering here to celebrate, and officials recently announced that no gathering in the Shibuya area to celebrate the countdown to New Year’s Day was issued. To prevent potential dangers
On New Year’s Eve, December 31, Shibuya District The drinking of “alcoholic” beverages is prohibited in the area from 6:00 PM to 5:00 AM on January 1, 2024. Officials will ask for cooperation from stores in the Shibu District. The sale of “alcoholic” beverages is prohibited during this period. It will increase the police force to go around to inspect and maintain order.
In addition, the authorities also decided to cancel countdown activities. It is usually held in front of Shibuya Station. Give reasons for safety concerns and acknowledge that if a large number of people are attending the celebration and the authorities do not have sufficient staff to provide security. If anyone thinking of going to Shibuya wants to take beautiful pastel photos at the Shibuya intersection during New Year’s Eve you may have to hurry. Because officials asked the shops at the Shibuya intersection to turn off all lights at 11:00 pm to prevent gatherings in the Shibuya area. During the countdown near New Year’s Day
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