Refraining from parties and dispatching the "DJ police" on Halloween; Almost no costume-wearers to be seen in Shibuya

October 31 marks the day of Halloween.

This year, the authorities advised everyone to refrain from visiting the bustling streets of Shibuya especially during Halloween. There were not a lot of costume-wearers to be seen on the streets.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department dispatched the riot police to err on the side of caution.

Around this time of the year, the streets in Tokyo like the ones in Shibuya and Roppongi are crowded with young people and foreigners wearing costumes. However, in order to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks, the Shibuya ward advised everyone to refrain from going out to celebrate Halloween.

When October 31 finally came around, almost no one was wearing any costumes around the busy shopping streets of Shibuya even after 8 p.m., which is usually the peak time for crowds.

Even so, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department still dispatched the riot police for caution and to prevent any other incidents from happening in large crowds.

The "DJ Police," as called by the PR team of the riot squad, have been seen warning pedestrians to not stop in the middle of the intersection around the Shibuya Scramble Crossing.

Last Halloween, nine people were arrested for the obstruction of a public servant doing their duties. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is continuing to watch the busy districts and monitor the situation.

Source: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20201031/k10012690241000.html?utm_int=news-culture_contents_list-items_008