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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Shweta Sharma

Japanese city paints notorious street in red light district yellow

A street in Osaka has been painted in yellow to curb prostitution - (Screengrab/@OSAKA_CAP_STATE)

A street in the red light district of Japan’s Osaka has been painted in yellow and decorated with murals to curb prostitution.

The Kita Ward, which is known for illicit activities like prostitution, was painted yellow last month as part of an experiment to see if it causes a psychological effect on the public. The street, about 100m long, was also decorated with murals depicting aquatic life.

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