On the 21st, Kyodo News and other media reported that construction had begun on the installation of a black curtain to block the view of Mount Fuji near a Lawson store in Fujikawaguchiko Village, Yamanashi Prefecture.
The screen is 2.5 meters high and 20 meters wide, and is made of a shade net. It is located in front of a convenience store where tourists take lots of photos.
The Fujikawaguchiko authorities plan to keep the curtain up until the tourist problem is resolved.
Some tourists were seen littering and parking their cars without regard for traffic regulations. Local authorities deployed security guards and put up warning signs, but the tourists were seen driving to a nearby hospital.
As people began to frequently sneak into the building and take photos from the roof, it was decided to install a curtain to block views of Mount Fuji.
Local authorities told foreign media outlets such as CNN that "foreigners are constantly gathering here from early morning until late at night."
Even if local residents try to warn them in Japanese, it is impossible to communicate," he said, explaining the reason for setting up the curtains.
2024/05/22 09:51 KST
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