The Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists.
WorldA tourist takes a selfie at the Lawson convenience store, a popular photo spot framing a picturesque view of Mt. Fuji in the background, on cloudy evening of Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Fujikawaguchiko town, Yamanashi Prefecture, central Japan. The town of Fujikawaguchiko, known for a number of popular photo spots for Japan's trademark of Mt.
Fujikawaguchiko has tried other methods: signs urging visitors not to run into the road and to use the designated crosswalk in English, Chinese, Thai and Korean, and even hiring a security guard as crowd control. None worked. Anthony Hok, from France, thought the screen was an overreaction. “Too big solution for subject not as big, even if tourists are making trouble. Doesn't look right to me," he said. The 26-year-old suggested setting up road barriers for safety instead of blocking views for pictures.
Foreign visitors have flocked to Japan since the pandemic border restrictions were lifted, in part due to the weaker yen.
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