Shibuya
Coverage of Shibuya in the Nexus archive.
- Visitors face immediate fines for making one big mistake in crowded destination
Shibuya Ward in Tokyo began issuing 2,000-yen fines for littering in public areas starting June 1 to address overtourism challenges. The measure follows a surge in international visitors, with 42.7 million recorded in 2025, and includes increased patrols and multilingual enforcement staff. Japan also plans to triple its international tourist tax to 3,000 yen per visitor.
- Litterbugs now face on-the-spot fines in Tokyo's tourist hotspot
Tokyo's Shibuya district will see dozens of officials patrolling to issue on-the-spot fines for littering as Japan addresses the challenges of overtourism.
- Strategists Say Soaring Japanese Bond Yields Show Fiscal Worries
Japanese bond yields are soaring, indicating fiscal worries in the country. Japan is set to release consumer price index data on September 19. This comes amid advertisements in Tokyo's Shibuya district.
- New hotel in Tokyo tourist hot spot Shibuya to replace Hands store
A new hotel is set to open in Tokyo's tourist hotspot Shibuya, replacing the existing Hands store. The development marks a shift in the area's commercial landscape.