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Overtourism Response in Tokyo

Updated 2026-06-01 11:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

Tokyo is implementing on-the-spot fines for littering in Shibuya, a popular tourist area. The move comes as Japan addresses the impacts of overtourism.

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

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

2026-06-01 06:52 UTC