The most famous Halloween event in Japan is Halloween in Shibuya.
The streets of Tokyo are glamorously lit up, and masses of people in unintelligible costumes gather to enjoy the Halloween festivities.
I said it sounds a bit bad, but it is actually not. It is a super fun Halloween event that is quite enchanting and liberating.
On this day, not only Japanese but people from all over the world gather in the streets of Shibuya to celebrate Halloween.
The fascinating mix of Japanese culture and cosmopolitan atmosphere will give you an insight into the unique Japanese atmosphere and sensibilities of recent years.
And you may even get to know the backstage face of Japanese people who are known for their gentleness…
In this article, we will introduce three of the most fascinating aspects of Shibuya Halloween.
Also. I would also like to talk about some things to keep in mind when participating.
If you have not yet read the article about how to enjoy Halloween in Japan, please read it first.
Introducing the attractions of Shibuya Halloween
Globally, Japanese people are considered introverted and quiet. Many tourists may think so.
However, if you see Japanese people at Halloween in Shibuya, you may be so surprised that you want to flee Japan!
What is the attraction of Halloween in Shibuya, where Japanese people are powerful and lively, different from their usual image?
Let us introduce you!
A variety of fancy dress and the glamour of the city
At Shibuya Halloween, people color the town with their unique costumes and cosplay.
※There are also a large number of costumes that are so unique that they make no sense to the Japanese, but that is also interesting.
The entire town of Shibuya is filled with a colorful and lively atmosphere as Japanese traditions and exotic cultures intermingle and a wide variety of characters and ideas are combined.
The glamour of Halloween in Shibuya is magnified many times over when people dress up in costumes in the already glamorous town of Shibuya.
Have fun expressing yourself at the Shibuya Halloween event!
International exchanges and new encounters
Shibuya Halloween is also an occasion for exchange that transcends nationality and culture.
Foreign tourists and local Japanese celebrate together, making new friends and international connections.
Foreign tourists also dress up as Japanese anime and manga, or use popular things from their own countries as costume concepts to make Halloween in Shibuya even more exciting.
It is at Halloween in Shibuya that Japanese and foreign cultures truly mix.
Experience a rare opportunity to connect with people from all over the world through a Japanese festival!
Full entertainment and special experiences
Halloween in Shibuya will be filled with street performances, live music, and events.
The whole town takes center stage, and you will enjoy many special moments, from performances that will surprise you to those that will bring a smile to your face.
Restaurants and cafes offer special menus and discounts, so you can enjoy a wide variety of entertainment and delicious food.
Points to note for Shibuya Halloween
Shibuya Halloween is a fun event, but expect considerable crowding and traffic restrictions.
You should always take safety into consideration, including pickpocketing, keeping track of your wallet, and avoiding being involved in traffic accidents.
In addition to protecting yourself, it is also important to be mindful of your manners and not to cause problems for others.
Do this and you will gain the spirit of Japanese culture!
We talked about manners above.
Here, you can get the spirit of Japanese culture, which is admired around the world, by doing one thing.
That is “picking up trash.
On Halloween, a lot of garbage is generated. It is a problem in the news every year.
However! There are also reports of people picking up trash and cleaning up the streets while dressed up in Halloween costumes the next day.
This is a spirit that the Japanese are admired around the world not only on Halloween, but also in sports, world events, and many other places.
Please experience the spirit of Japan by picking up trash after Halloween while wearing a costume!
It would be interesting if you pick up trash then dressed up as a joker or other bad impression!
(although it would give a good impression of the bad guy, and the makers of American comics would be in trouble)
Conclusion
Shibuya Halloween is the most unique experience in Japan.
To summarize the attractions introduced in this article,
・A variety of fancy dress and the glamour of the city
・International exchanges and new encounters
・Full entertainment and special experiences
The three main attractions of this year’s festival are as follows.
You will have international encounters not only with Japanese but also with people from various countries.
The abundance of attractive entertainment available will also keep people entertained.
However, it is important to enjoy the pleasant excitement while maintaining safety and good manners.
Please visit the streets of Shibuya on this special day and enjoy the mixture of Japanese culture and different cultures.
Pick up your trash!
Thank you very much.
