Tokyo's Shibuya district raises alarm against unruly Halloween

TOKYO, Japan: Tokyo's bustling Shibuya district is taking steps to control the crowds expected during this year's Halloween weekend.

Banners throughout the area display messages prohibiting drinking and Halloween events on the streets, and city officials are enclosing the iconic statue of Hachi, a famously loyal dog, behind protective barriers.

Shibuya Mayor Ken Hasebe emphasized the need to maintain ord