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‘If you throw trash, you lose cash’: Tokyo tourist district introduces littering fines
Visitors caught dropping rubbish in Tokyo’s popular Shibuya ward will now be fined on the spot as authorities battle the side effects of Japan’s record tourism boom. As Japan grapples with record tourist numbers, one of Tokyo’s busiest districts is taking a tougher stance on a growing problem: Litter. Visitors caught dropping rubbish in the capital’s bustling Shibuya ward now face on-the-spot fines, as authorities crack down on overflowing streets, public drinking and the pressures of...
Visitors face immediate fines for making one big mistake in crowded destination
One of Tokyo's most visited districts has begun issuing on-the-spot fines to people caught littering as local officials attempt to address growing overtourism challenges. As of June 1, people caught improperly disposing of trash in public areas can face an immediate 2,000-yen fine, or roughly $13, under revised rules adopted by Shibuya Ward officials, Japan Today reported. The move comes as Japan continues to see a sharp increase in tourism following the post-pandemic travel boom.