Overview
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and the Manseibashi Police Station, among others, carried out a crackdown on illegally modified vehicles around JR Akihabara Station in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, from the night of Saturday, October 31 to the early hours of Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Illegally modified cars gather around JR Akihabara Station on Halloween night every year, and noise complaints had been piling up, so the operation was conducted to prevent trouble.
Results
- 10 cases of illegally modified or poorly maintained vehicles were cited
- Conducted by: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Manseibashi Police Station and others
The head of the Manseibashi station's traffic division said the police will continue enforcement whenever violations occur, to keep the roads safe and prevent accidents.
For Visitors to Akihabara
Further enforcement around the station at night is possible. If you visit by car, follow traffic rules and be mindful of noise in the neighborhood.
