Local customsTravel note
Public bins are rare
Shibuya, Tokyo, Tokyo
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
Tokyo's streets are very clean but have few public rubbish bins. People carry their rubbish until they find a bin, often at a convenience store.
The lesson
Keep a small bag for your rubbish.
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