Tokyo's Shibuya bans drinking on streets for Halloween, New Year

The assembly of Tokyo's Shibuya Ward approved an ordinance Wednesday banning the consumption of alcohol on some of its streets and parks during Halloween and New Year events to address an increasing number of incidents.It calls on restaurants to refrain from serving customers alcohol, bans the use of audio equipment blasting loud noises and prohibits individuals from climbing up street lamps in areas near JR Shibuya Station, one of the capital's major entertainment districts.There are, however, no penalties stipulated for offenders in the ordinance which comes into force Thursday."It's unfo…READ FULL ARTICLE