Tokyo's Shibuya Ward Starts Imposing Fine for Littering
Authorities will also fine some shop operators who do not install waste bins as Japan’s tourism boom strains local communities.
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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 $13, under revised rules adopted by Shibuya Ward officials, Japan Today reported.The move comes as Japan continues to see a sharp increase in tourism follow…
In the Shibuya district of Tokyo, home to one of the world's most famous intersections, pedestrians have started being fined for littering. Locals and tourists caught leaving behind litter can be fined 2,000 yen (about 9.5 euros) on the spot. The measure will take effect on Monday.
Famous people throwing garbage on the streets of Shibuya, one of Tokyo's main tourist hubs, began receiving an immediate fine of 2,000 yen (about R$ 63, in the current quotation) with the entry into force of a new monitoring system adopted by local authorities on Monday.
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