Town to Make Mt. Fuji View Worse Because of Misbehaving Tourists
by PetaPixel
PetaPixel— Due to a significant surge in tourism, Japanese authorities will build a large barrier to block views of Mount Fuji within Fujikawaguchiko, a town of about 25,000 residents located in the foothills around Mt. Fuji. [Read More]
Fast Company—This Japanese town is blocking its iconic 'Mt. Fuji Lawson' view over tourists. The town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists. Known for a number of scenic photo spots that offer a near-perfect shot of Japan‘s iconic Mount Fuji, the town on Tuesday began constructing a large black screen on a stretch of a sidewalk to block the view of the mountain. The reason: misbehaving foreign tourists. “Kawaguchiko is a town built on tourism, and I welcome many visitors, and the town welcomes them too, but there are many things about their manners that are worrying,” said...
Time—A Japanese Town, Frustrated by Overtourism, Is Blocking Its Instagram-Famous View of Mt. Fuji. Fujikawaguchiko has been swarmed with tourists, seeking the perfect picture, who have wreaked havoc on a convenience store parking lot.
Rappler—Japan town blocks view of Mount Fuji at tourist photo spot to stop crowds. Crowds have been flocking to the Fuji-Kawaguchiko town, which have led to locals' complaints of litter, danger to road traffic, and illegal parking