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Los Angeles Times1y
To deter tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mt. Fuji
FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Japan — 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 Mt. Fuji, the town on ...
Fox News1y
Japanese town erects giant screen in front of Mount Fuji to prevent tourist crowding
The Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko constructed a large black screen in front of a popular view of Mount Fuji ... popular tourist destinations such as Kyoto and Kamakura. Last year, Japan had ...
CNN1y
Japanese town overrun with tourists puts up view-blocking barrier near Mount Fuji
The Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko ... which is at the foot of Mount Fuji and near the starting point for one of the most-used trails up the mountain, became so popular with visitors that ...
‘Two-tier’ pricing may be coming to popular attractions in Japan as it faces overtourism
Japan broke a record for tourism in 2024, with people from all over the world visiting the island nation. But the country has ...
CNN1y
Overrun Japanese town putting up eight-foot barrier to block tourist photos of Mount Fuji
where to stay and other travel developments. A picturesque Japanese town is putting up a giant mesh barrier to block a popular selfie spot near Mount Fuji. Fujikawaguchiko, at the foot of the ...
Fox News1y
Japanese town to build screen blocking Mount Fuji view in bid to fend off 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 ... residents in popular tourist ...
Washington Times1y
No more cute snaps of Mt Fuji. A screen is up in a Japanese town to prevent tourist crowds
TOKYO — Sorry, the screen is now up - no more snapping cute photos of Mount Fuji from a popular sidewalk spot in the Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko. Known as a ...
Yahoo1y
Town blocks view of Mt. Fuji to deter tourists
The town of Fuji ... In January, travel creator and photographer Luke Cameron posted a video on TikTok highlighting 10 of the best places in Japan to see Mt. Fuji and the Lawson store was second ...
Fast Company1y
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 ... residents in popular tourist ...
CBS News1y
Japan town that blocked view of Mount Fuji already needs new barrier, as holes appear in mesh screen
But as in other tourist ... In Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, locals have complained of tourists harassing the city's famed geisha. Hikers using the most popular route to climb Mount Fuji ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation1y
Japanese town to block Mount Fuji view from troublesome tourists
In short: The town of Fujikawaguchiko will put up a barrier to block Mount Fuji from view in a popular tourist ... the latest direct action in Japan against over-tourism after residents of ...
CBS News1y
Japanese town blocks view of Mt. Fuji to deter hordes of tourists
Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist ... In January, travel creator and photographer Luke Cameron posted a video on TikTok highlighting 10 of the best places in Japan to see Mt. Fuji ...