Tokyo's Shibuya scrubs away graffiti as companies lend hand

Bustling town's cleanup combines disaster readiness and urban aesthetics

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The world's busiest pedestrian crossing in Shibuya, Tokyo: The youth culture hub is taking a unique approach to tackling graffiti. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)

KOKI KUBOTA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Tokyo's Shibuya ward is stepping up its fight against graffiti, teaming up with businesses and volunteer groups to swiftly remove scrawl from utility poles and signage.

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