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Tourists in Tokyo could now be fined for throwing trash on streets

Tokyo's Shibuya Ward is now fining litterbugs ¥2,000 on the spot. Businesses must provide trash bins or face penalties. These measures aim to tackle increasing waste issues. Foreign visitors were found to be responsible for over half of littering cases. The ward seeks to maintain cleanliness as visitor numbers rise.

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‘If you throw trash, you lose cash’: Tokyo tourist district introduces littering fines

Visitors caught dropping rubbish in Tokyo’s popular Shibuya ward will now be fined on the spot as authorities battle the side effects of Japan’s record tourism boom.

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Visitors to one of Tokyo’s top tourist hotspots could face on-the-spot fines under new anti-littering rules

Patrolling staff fluent in English, Chinese and Korean will now fine people £9.3 for littering on one of the world’s busiest road crossings

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After the Shibuya Incident emotionally destroyed me, Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 is set to raise the stakes even further with the Culling Game

Opinion | Our writer argues that Jujutsu Kaisen fans have another thing coming if they think the Shibuya Incident is as painful as the show can get

Total Film

Why Tokyo’s youth culture district will ban ‘nuisance Halloween’ again this year

Tokyo’s Shibuya district, which has long been known as the centre of youth culture in Japan, has once again moved to restrict its Halloween street celebrations. A mayoral edict against so-called “Nuisance Halloween” has led to a series of strict measures in recent years, including a public drinking ban, to…

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ASUS Metaverse art contest winner is a captivating infinite loop of adorable Halloween cats

Discover the Catlloween Parade.

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'Reynatis' Is a Frustrating, But Fascinating, Kingdom Hearts-Inspired RPG

Reynatis doles out fun and frustration in equal measure, feeling like a throwback to the weird and bizarre RPGs that inundated the PlayStation Vita.

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2024's Most Overlooked RPG Was Inspired By Final Fantasy's Biggest Disappointment

Reynatis' creative producer dives into the RPGs heavy Final Fantasy inspirations, painstaking recreation of Shibuya, and complex narrative themes.

Inverse

‘Expression, sexuality and individualism’: Diesel exhibition is a trip into the homoerotic world of Tom of Finland

In Tokyo’s Shibuya district, fashion label Diesel hosts an exhibition celebrating queer artist Tom of Finland, including a VR trip to ‘Tom House’ in Los Angeles and a capsule collection adorned with erotic illustrations

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Pro-Palestine Protesters Gather In Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing

Protesters in Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing rally for 'Free Palestine,' joining global support for peace in Gaza.

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Playing 'Ghostwire: Tokyo' just made me wish it was a horror game

I finally played Ghostwire: Tokyo from Tango Gameworks, and while I really enjoyed the game, I couldn't help but wonder how much better it would've been as horror.

Windows Central

Tokyo offers toilet tours amid flush of excitement over Wim Wenders’s Oscar hopeful

Shibuya district is offering tours of its architect-designed public facilities that feature in Perfect Days

The Guardian - UK

Your Ultimate Guide To Seeing The Best Of Tokyo’s Shibuya District In A Swift 24 Hours

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Tokyo's Shibuya district raises alarm against unruly Halloween, even caging landmark statue

Ahead of this year’s Halloween weekend, Tokyo’s busy shopping, business and entertainment district of Shibuya is trying hard to shoo away visitors

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Tokyo district mayor urges Halloween revellers to stay away amid crush fears

Ken Hasebe issues warning after 2022 Itaewon tragedy in Seoul, in which more than 150 people died

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ASUS Metaverse NFT Battle offers digital artists traffic-stopping exposure

The winning work will be showcased at Tokyo's famed Shibuya crossing.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Shibuya crowded again for Halloween with less restrictions

Ahead of Halloween on Monday, many young people and foreign visitors clad in costumes have been seen roaming the streets around Shibuya Station in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Saturday.

Inverse

'Kingdom Hearts 4' creator Tetsuya Nomura debunks your favorite fan theory

A recent Famitsu interview with Kingdom Hearts creator Tetsuya Nomura reveals that its not related to The World Ends With You.

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'Ghostwire: Tokyo' is loads of fun, but could have used more story: review

All you need to know about Akito is this: He’s never alone. That’s because he isn’t the sole inhabitant of his own body. At the very beginning of "Ghostwire: Tokyo," the newest title from Bethesda, Akito gets up from the ground in Tokyo’s Shibuya Scramble Crossing, with a voice (and…

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Ghostwire: Tokyo – 10 tips and tricks to exorcise Shibuya

Here are 10 tips to make your afterlife easier in Ghostwire: Tokyo.

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'Ghostwire: Tokyo' review: Bethesda's latest is a terrifying tourist trap

'Ghostwire: Tokyo' is a breathtaking and terrifying tour through Shibuya, but a splashy style can make up for a thin narrative.

Inverse

'GhostWire: Tokyo' preview: An enthralling tour through a paranormal Shibuya

'GhostWire: Tokyo' is like taking a haunted tour of Tokyo, with a fascinating world and story to explore. Find out more in our hands-on preview.

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