A Japanese convenience store in the northern foothills of Mount Fuji has turned into an unlikely tourist attraction in recent years thanks to a popular viewpoint of the iconic volcano. On clear ...
The small Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko received worldwide attention when officials announced plans in late April to build a 2.5-meter (8.2 foot) high barrier in front of an unassuming convenience ...
The Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists. Known for a number of scenic photo spots that offer a shot of Mount Fuji, the town has now started constructing a large black ...
Japan is one of the world’s most popular travel destinations – with so much to do and see, it’s no wonder so many tourists want to go back for more. But that popularity comes with a price ...
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A Japanese town, known for its near-perfect views of the iconic Mount Fuji, is fighting back against hordes of tourists. Fujikawaguchiko, in the northern foothills of the mountain, boasts a number ...
A giant 65ft barrier to block Mount Fuji from view will be installed in a popular photo spot by Japanese authorities exasperated by crowds of badly behaved foreign tourists. Construction of the ...
An official from Fujikawaguchiko town confirmed that the construction of the mesh net – 2.5 metres (8ft) high and the length of a cricket pitch at 20 metres – will begin as early as next week read ...
In short: The town of Fujikawaguchiko will put up a barrier to block Mount Fuji from view in a popular tourist photo spot. A local official says the decision is "regrettable" but tourists "who can ...