Official legal penalties and fines for such violations do not yet exist in Japan. Local authorities said a public drinking ban is needed in Shibuya, a popular nightlife district, as crowds of ...

The mayors of Tokyo’s busiest nightlife districts are ... support from the Japanese public, though some bar operators are concerned that a total ban on street drinking is too harsh.

U.S. sailors in Japan must adhere to a midnight-to-5 a.m. ban on drinking in public establishments ... pleaded not guilty July 12 in Naha District Court to charges of kidnapping and sexually ...

The assembly of Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward unanimously enacted an ordinance on Friday to ban street drinking at night in certain entertainment districts during the Halloween period. Street drinking at ...

An enterprising duo in Japan has devised special wristbands ... and an American expat — and trialed in the popular Noge drinking district in Yokohama. Each clever wristband is emblazoned with ...

The order from U.S. Forces Japan bans early morning drinking in off-base establishments ... R.E. Washington pleaded not guilty July 12 in Naha District Court to charges of kidnapping and sexually ...