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| Above, Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Japan is one of the most cleanest countries in the world.
It is rare to see litter on the ground even in the most populous cities in the world such as Tokyo. Apparently, with huge numbers of foreign visitors, a litter problem is developing in the Shibuya Ward.
They are now instituting a litter fine in Shibuya.
According to the BBC:
Litterbugs in the Japanese tourist hub of Shibuya will now face an on-the-spot fine of 2,000 Japanese yen ($13; £9), as new penalties take effect amid the country's tourism boom.
The fine collection system kicked in on Monday in Shibuya Ward, a commercial and entertainment centre that is home to the famed Shibuya Crossing.
In certain districts, authorities are also handing out fines for food and beverage shop operators who do not install waste bins.
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