Tokyo, Japan - Tokyo's Shibuya Ward has begun enforcing on-the-spot fines of 2,000 yen against individuals caught littering in public areas.

The measure is part of a broader campaign by local authorities to address a worsening litter problem amid a surge in tourist arrivals in Japan.

Up to 50 officials will be deployed to patrol the area and impose fines on violators of anti-littering rules around the famous Shibuya Crossing.

The new regulations also include penalties for businesses that fail to provide sufficient waste bins for their customers.