Tokyo's Shibuya braces for Halloween crowd despite calls to stay away

Tokyo's famous Shibuya district is bracing for the return of Halloween crowds this weekend, with many revelers expected not to be spooked by the ward's repeated requests to stay away.Among the measures being taken to dissuade partygoers, a drinking ban on streets around Shibuya Station will take effect from Friday evening through the early hours of Nov. 1, with over 30 stores in the area asked to cease alcohol sales on Saturday and during the evening of Halloween."This year, we are making it clear to the world that Shibuya is not a venue for Halloween events," Mayor Ken Hasebe said at a pre…READ FULL ARTICLE