Tokyo Considers Ordinance Banning Littering as Downtown Trash Worsens The Tokyo metropolitan government's consideration of a city wide ordinance banning littering is a response to a growing problem that has become increasingly visible since the COVID 19 pandemic.
The influx of tourists, particularly from abroad, has brought an unprecedented amount of trash to downtown entertainment areas.
Shibuya and Shinjuku wards have already taken steps to address this issue with their own ordinances. However, these measures are not consistent across the city, creating challenges for waste management.