It is based on an ordinance the ward passed in 2019. The targeted areas include Hachiko Square, Center-gai, Dogenzaka and Miyashita Park. Violators will be given warnings by ward officials.

Shibuya Ward officials plan to put up a temporary cover around the Hachiko statue that marks the square in front of the station. Shibuya had been a popular area on Halloweens past, and many ...