Kamakura, a scenic coastal city near Tokyo, is struggling to cope with an overwhelming flood of tourists. The influx is centered around a railway crossing made famous by the manga and anime series Slam Dunk, located near Kamakura-Koko-Mae Station on the Enoshima Electric Railway Line (known as the Enoden).
The surge of tourists has led to persistent littering and vandalism, pushing the small community to its limit. To address the city’s mounting logistical and financial crisis, the municipal government has resorted to an unusual measure: a crowdfunding campaign to pay for the necessary security staff.
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