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