Japan's trainspotters cause headaches for local governments

Towns explore better ways to work with photographers chasing the perfect shot

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Trainspotters gather at East Japan Railway's Utsunomiya Station on Aug. 26 for the debut of the 14.6-km Haga Utsunomiya LRT light-rail line serving Japan's Tochigi prefecture. © Kyodo

AZUSA KOMAKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- From trespassing near tracks to activating emergency brakes, a spate of incidents involving Japan's amateur train photographers are leading some local governments to step up efforts to keep the peace.

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