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Shinjuku and Shibuya Introduce New Street Drinking Bans
Shibuya will ban public drinking all year around, while Shinjuku will bar it during Halloween. Not everyone thinks it’s a good idea.
June 23, 2024
Shibuya will ban public drinking all year around, while Shinjuku will bar it during Halloween. Not everyone thinks it’s a good idea.
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