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Tokyo Introduces Instant Fines for Littering in Busy Tourist District
BySamod Biobaku June 3, 2026June 2, 2026

Authorities in Tokyo have begun enforcing on-the-spot penalties for littering in the popular district of Shibuya as part of efforts to address growing waste management concerns linked to rising tourist numbers. Under the new regulations, individuals caught discarding rubbish in public areas within Shibuya Ward will face an immediate fine of 2,000 yen (about $13)….

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Tokyo is So Crowded the Government is Paying Families to Leave
BySamod Biobaku January 6, 2023January 5, 2023

Japan is offering to pay families to move out of its overcrowded capital, in an effort to revitalize countryside towns and boost the falling birth rate. Starting in April, families in the Tokyo metropolitan area, including those headed by single parents, will be eligible to receive 1 million yen ($7,700) per child if they move…

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