"Hakuba, the popular Japanese ski village, has approved new fines for certain forms of disruptive behavior in public, including graffitiing and producing loud noises late at night. According to The Japan News, the fines and penalties were added to the existing Hakuba Village Manners Ordinance, with the bill to revise being approved on Thursday. The village assembly's regular meeting passed the bill with 8 in support and 2 opposed."
"As of July 1st, 2026, eight disruptive behaviors will be subject to fines up to ¥50,000 if the offender refuses to stop after being ordered to do so. That's about $320 USD, as of December 22nd. Making loud noises, especially at night, is among the forms eligible for a fine. 2024 saw 330,000 more visitors to Hakuba than 2023, with a total of 2.71 million tourists flocking to the village."
Hakuba approved additions to the Hakuba Village Manners Ordinance to create fines for specific disruptive public behaviors. The village assembly passed the revision with eight votes in support and two opposed. The 2015 ordinance previously prohibited behaviors like drinking or smoking while walking but lacked penalties. From July 1, 2026, eight disruptive behaviors can carry fines up to ¥50,000 if an offender refuses to stop after being ordered to do so. Making loud noises at night and graffiti are included. Tourism rose sharply in 2024, and businesses complained about fireworks and nighttime disturbances, requesting enforcement. Hakuba joins about 20 Japanese municipalities with manners ordinances, six of which impose penalties.
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