Litterbugs now face on-the-spot fines in Tokyo's tourist hotspot
Summary
Tokyo's Shibuya district has started fining people 2,000 yen ($13) on the spot for littering as part of a new effort to handle increased trash during a rise in tourists. Officials will patrol the area and also fine some food and drink businesses that do not provide trash bins.Key Facts
- Shibuya is a popular tourist and entertainment area in Tokyo, known for the famous Shibuya Crossing.
- People caught littering will pay a fine of 2,000 yen ($13) immediately, using cash, card, or QR code payment.
- Up to 50 officials will patrol to enforce the fines.
- Some restaurants and shops face fines if they do not install trash bins.
- Japan had 42.7 million foreign visitors in 2025, causing increased litter and public drinking in Shibuya.
- Japan has few public trash bins due to past terror attack safety concerns.
- Lack of trash bins is the biggest complaint from tourists in surveys.
- The government is also using other ways to manage too many visitors, like higher tourist taxes and apps showing crowded spots.
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