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Shibuya Deploys Extra Guards as “Goodbye Bad Halloween” Launches

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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Shibuya Mayor Ken Hasebe launched the “Goodbye Bad Halloween” campaign, adding multilingual signs to curb disruptive behavior.
He warned that the October 29, 2022 Itaewon crush could happen in Shibuya.
Security will deploy about 60 guards Friday night and 125 guards Saturday.
Security will deploy 70 officials.
Shop owners claim police presence and alcohol bans hurt business and deliveries.

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Shibuya Mayor Ken Hasebe launched the “Goodbye Bad Halloween” campaign, adding multilingual signs to curb disruptive behavior.
He warned that the October 29, 2022 Itaewon crush could happen in Shibuya.
Security will deploy about 60 guards Friday night and 125 guards Saturday.
Security will deploy 70 officials.
Shop owners claim police presence and alcohol bans hurt business and deliveries.