Dhaka, Dec. 28 -- Hakuba village, a popular ski resort town in Nagano prefecture, Japan, will introduce fines for disruptive tourist behaviour from 1 July 2026, local authorities said. The rules cover graffiti, loud noises after 10pm, fireworks, smoking while walking, and other actions, with penalties of up to Euro50,000 (£237) for offenders who refuse to comply with official orders.

The measures update a 2015 "Village Manners" ordinance that prohibited bad behaviour but did not impose fines. Hakuba, a global hotspot for skiers and snowboarders, received 2.71 million tourists in 2024, up from 330,000 in 2023, highlighting a post-pandemic tourism surge fueled by a weak yen and rising international demand.

Mayor Toshiro Maruyama said...