Notoriously, Shibuya is one of the busiest parts of Tokyo. Famous for its madcap Scramble Crossing in front of the main station, shopping streets and nightlife, the area is considered a youth haven.

Last month, administrators announced that Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward would not be holding any New Year’s Eve countdown events this ...

TOKYO -- The Shinjuku Ward government in Japan's capital has asked people not to come to the area for Halloween celebrations, ...

Shibuya had been a popular area on Halloweens past, and many foreign tourists have used the Hachiko statue as a meeting place and photo spot. However, local merchants and residents have ...

Last year, Shibuya Ward officials made an unusual request, asking people not to come to the area for Halloween. That request was largely successful and only about 15,000 people came to Shibuya on ...