Tokyo covers up iconic Hachiko statue to prevent Halloween crowding

TOKYO (Bernama-Xinhua): The iconic Hachiko statue in front of Tokyo's Shibuya Station was covered up on Saturday morning to discourage people from visiting the popular area amid heightened caution around Halloween.

Tall barriers were placed around the popular dog statue, commonly used as a meeting point, and will remain there until Wednesday morning.

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