TOKYO (TR) – The space across the Hachiko statue in entrance of JR Shibuya Station in Tokyo has been sealed off to forestall entry in anticipation of New Year’s Eve revelers congregating within the space, experiences TBS News (Dec. 31).
At round 7:30 a.m on Tuesday, employees plated a white curtain was posted in entrance of the statue of the long-lasting canine. A message in purple textual content on the curtain reads, “Hachi is sleeping today. Do not wake him up.”
With many individuals anticipated to assemble for the New Year’s Eve countdown festivities, the ward sealed off the realm across the statue as a security measure. The blockade will final till 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday, which is New Year’s Day.
For the fifth consecutive 12 months, a countdown occasion in entrance of JR Shibuya Station has been canceled. However, Shibuya Ward plans to deploy roughly 100 safety guards from 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday to forestall accidents.