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What happens if you litter in Japan?
This article discusses the consequences of littering in Japan, which can include fines ranging from 5,000 yen to 500,000 yen and potential jail time. Education is also an important factor in preventing littering and there are several ways visitors and residents of Japan can help reduce instances of illegal dumping such as not leaving trash behind when visiting public places, reporting suspicious activity to local authorities, and donating money or time to environmental protection organizations.