TOKYO, Dec 26 (News On Japan) –
In a repeat of its Halloween security protocol, Shibuya Ward in Tokyo has declared that the neighborhood of the well-known Hachiko Statue close to Shibuya Station will as soon as once more be off-limits, this time for the upcoming New Year’s celebrations.
Officials have scheduled the closure to start out from 6 AM on December 31, extending by way of to 1 AM on January 1. This transfer goals to stop any crowd-related incidents, much like measures taken throughout Halloween this yr.
Further steps to make sure public security embody bolstering safety measures and imposing an extended ban on road consuming, extending the restriction by a further 5 hours in comparison with the earlier yr.
Authorities are calling for public understanding and cooperation to make sure a secure and orderly celebration throughout this high-traffic vacation interval.
News On Japan – Dec 26
In a repeat of its Halloween security protocol, Shibuya Ward in Tokyo has declared that the neighborhood of the well-known Hachiko Statue close to Shibuya Station will as soon as once more be off-limits, this time for the upcoming New Year’s celebrations.
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