The fact that the holiday falls on a Saturday this year is a plus. "You must think of Halloween in Japan as a totally different phenomenon from Halloween in the U.S.," said Kaseki.

Some people might try to outdo others with elaborate and showy costumes. But at this annual event in Japan, participants are trying to do something far simpler—boring, even.

The fact that the holiday falls on a Saturday this year is a plus. “You must think of Halloween in Japan as a totally different phenomenon from Halloween in the US,” said Mr Kaseki.

The fact that the holiday falls on a Saturday this year is a plus. "You must think of Halloween in Japan as a totally different phenomenon from Halloween in the U.S.," said Kaseki.