Shibuya Ward
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General NewsMan Arrested After Allegedly Starting Fire in Tokyo’s Shibuya Scramble Crossing (UPDATE 1)
A man in his 50s was arrested early Saturday on suspicion of blocking traffic in the Shibuya Scra...
April 4, 2026
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Crime & CourtsSri Lankan Arrested in Tokyo after Woman Injured in Robbery-Assault on Shibuya Street
A 30-year-old Sri Lankan national was arrested on suspicion of robbery resulting in injury after ...
January 9, 2026
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Japan In FocusTokyo ‘Secret Base’ Preserves Idol Boom of Showa Era; Izakaya Offers Nostalgic Tunes, Specialty Cocktails at Retro Prices
Candies, Kyoko Koizumi and Masahiko Kondo to name a few — about 900 vinyl records by these idol s...
December 8, 2025
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General NewsHachiko Statue near Shibuya Station to Be Fenced Off on New Year’s Eve; Ward Hopes to Relieve Congestion, Improve Safety
The statue of the loyal dog Hachiko, a small yet iconic landmark in front of JR Shibuya Station, ...
December 4, 2025
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General NewsTokyo’s Shibuya Crowded with Halloween Visitors on Rainy Night, Police, Ward Officials on Alert
The area around Shibuya Station in Tokyo was crowded with people dressed up in Halloween costumes...
November 1, 2025
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General NewsMPD to Deploy Hundreds of Riot Police, Preparing to Keep Tokyo Halloween Crowds Safe
The Metropolitan Police Department will deploy hundreds of riot police and other officers around ...
October 30, 2025
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General NewsTokyo’s Shibuya, Shinjuku Wards Take Measures to Prevent Disruptive Behavior and Brace for Foreign Tourist Surge on Halloween
Tokyo’s Shibuya and Shinjuku wards were on alert on Thursday for an expected surge of tourists on...
October 30, 2025
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Japan In FocusShibuya Cafe Continues to Offer Experience of Listening to Masterpieces; Near 100-Year-old Cafe Maintains Traditional Atmosphere of Years Gone By
In the Dogenzaka district of Shibuya, bustling with young people, there is an old Western-style buil...
February 13, 2024
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Tokyo’s Shibuya, Shinjuku Wards Take Measures to Prevent Disruptive Behavior and Brace for Foreign Tourist Surge on Halloween
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Shibuya Cafe Continues to Offer Experience of Listening to Masterpieces; Near 100-Year-old Cafe Maintains Traditional Atmosphere of Years Gone By
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Man Arrested After Allegedly Starting Fire in Tokyo’s Shibuya Scramble Crossing (UPDATE 1)
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Hachiko Statue near Shibuya Station to Be Fenced Off on New Year’s Eve; Ward Hopes to Relieve Congestion, Improve Safety
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MPD to Deploy Hundreds of Riot Police, Preparing to Keep Tokyo Halloween Crowds Safe