#kenhasebe — Public Fediverse posts

Have a “good Halloween,” not a disruptive one, Shibuya Mayor Ken Hasebe is urging foreign visitors ahead of the celebration, during which costumed revelers typically descend upon the popular Tokyo district. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/03/japan/society/shibuya-halloween-restrictions/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #tokyo #shibuya #kenhasebe #halloween #alcohol #tourism #drinking

This year, Shibuya is cancelling Halloween. But if it aspires to 'icon' status, it shouldn't be turning people away. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2023/10/30/japan/shibuya-halloween-cancelled-mistake/?utm_content=buffera6b50&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #commentary #japan #tokyo #shibuya #shibuyaward #halloween #kenhasebe #drinking #alcohol #localgovernment

Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward was prepared for a potentially raucous Halloween weekend on Saturday, but measures to deter costumed revelers from gathering in the trendy area — including a ban on street drinking — appeared to be relatively effective. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/10/29/japan/society/tokyo-shibuya-halloween-celebrations/?utm_content=buffera28f9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #society #kenhasebe #tokyo #shibuya #localgovernment #halloween #drinking #shibuyaward #alcohol

Shibuya Mayor Ken Hasebe is aiming to transform his hometown into something more mature and sophisticated — akin to London, Paris or New York. But he faces a host of challenges. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/10/26/japan/society/shibuya-mayor-ken-hasebe/?utm_content=buffer0090d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #society #kenhasebe #tokyo #shibuya #localgovernment #halloween #drinking #shibuyaward #alcohol

After years seeing intoxicated revelers flooding the streets on Halloween, Shibuya’s mayor had enough. This year, he is determined to keep things civil in the popular Tokyo nightlife district. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/10/05/japan/society/shibuya-mayor-halloween-fccj/?utm_content=buffer04dfb&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #society #kenhasebe #tokyo #shibuya #localgovernment #halloween