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Litterbugs now face on-the-spot fines in Tokyo's tourist hotspot

Litterbugs now face on-the-spot fines in Tokyo's tourist hotspot
BBC News Monday 01 June 2026, 06:52 UTC 1 min read
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Dozens of officials will patrol world-famous Shibuya as Japan responds to the impacts of overtourism.

Dozens of officials will patrol world-famous Shibuya as Japan responds to the impacts of overtourism.
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