国际英语资讯:Spotlight: Tokyo police gear up for another raucous Halloween party in bustling Shibuya_时事

国际英语资讯:Spotlight: Tokyo police gear up for another raucous Halloween party in bustling Shibuya

Last year, a small number of people were arrested in Shibuya on groping charges. Police stressed that the number was tiny relative to the size of the crowds.

In response, police have this year boosted their numbers for the Halloween week. The officers, nicknamed DJ Police, monitor the crowds from raised platforms armed with megaphones and scrolling signs, telling revelers to have fun and be careful.

In an effort to reduce unruly behavior, they have asked major stores around the scramble crossing to cease alcohol sales, though broken glass from beer bottles indicates that revelers are bringing their alcohol from elsewhere.

This week, Ken Hasebe became the first Shibuya mayor to hold a press conference about the ward's Halloween festivities.

He condemned the weekend's arrests and the overturning of the vehicle as "absolutely intolerable," and called for an effort to make sure partygoers make it home safely, do not miss the last trains, and keep disruption to minimum.

However, he stressed that he was certain the celebration could be carried out in good will, and wanted to avoid regulation if possible.

"Halloween is beginning to take root in the culture of Shibuya. I want to foster it," Hasebe said.

According to the Shibuya Ward Office, 7.8 tons of garbage was collected in Shibuya after the celebrations last year. Public bathrooms, used by revelers to change into their costumes, were also left in poor condition, covered in makeup and fake blood.