Tokyo's Shibuya sees high turnout on Halloween despite drinking ban english.kyodonews.net

The famous scramble crossing and shopping district near JR Shibuya Station were crammed with people dressed in all manner of elaborate costumes, including popular superheroes, zombies and fairy-tale characters.
Members of the city's security forces were mobilized to keep close tabs on the crowds through early Friday, amid growing concern over the raucousness of the increasingly popular Halloween street party.
She dispelled worries that the drinking ban had any effect on the atmosphere of the night, saying, "It hasn't really made a difference."
The ordinance took effect last Friday to Sunday and was enforced again on Thursday -- Halloween night -- from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m.
A Japanese hobbyist photographer, who has attended the Shibuya Halloween party for the past five years, praised the new ban, saying it has been effective in preventing people from engaging in inappropriate behavior.