Due to the persistent problem of disruptive public drinking around Shibuya Station, an ordinance banning public drinking year-round took effect on October 1, 2024, with security personnel conducting patrols. Yet, even under these circumstances, people drinking on the streets continue unabated.
Therefore, a pilot test has begun for a detection system utilizing AI technology to reduce public drinking.
Streamlining Security Operations with AI
Footage from security cameras installed in the shopping district in front of Shibuya Station is analyzed using Ajira Inc.’s AI analysis service. If areas crowded with people drinking on the streets or similar activities are detected, the information is shared with security personnel in real time. The goal is to reduce the number of people drinking on the streets and improve the efficiency of security operations.
This pilot project is part of the “Public Drinking Countermeasures Project,” launched through a public-private partnership between Shibuya Ward and private companies (Tokyu Corporation and NTT East Corporation Tokyo Minami Branch).
It will be interesting to see how Shibuya’s nighttime landscape changes going forward.