Regarding the cancellation of the year-end countdown event on December 31
The year-end countdown event in front of Shibuya Station is sponsored by the "Shibuya Countdown Executive Committee" and has been held since the end of 2016 to realize an orderly New Year's Eve around Shibuya Station, but it has been canceled following the year before last. Doing.
As already announced in the ward public relations paper, ward website, etc., Shibuya Ward will reduce the risk of people crowding around the Hachiko square and the scramble crossing during the year-end and New Year holidays this year. Based on the Ordinance for Ensuring a Safe and Secure Environment in the Area Around Shibuya Station, we plan to implement safety measures such as restricting drinking in public places around Shibuya Station, asking people to refrain from selling alcoholic beverages, and providing security. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
In addition, with the cooperation of the companies that manage the large screens surrounding the scramble crossing, we have decided to stop broadcasting advertisements and other images at 23:00, which are normally shown until 24:00. In the area around Shibuya Station on New Year's Eve, there are no elements that will make the moment of New Year's Eve lively, but we sincerely hope that those who come to the city will observe manners and morals and welcome the New Year in good health.
Mayor of Shibuya Ward Ken Hasebe
