Japanese authorities announced that they will erect a large black barrier at the Mount Fuji photo location that foreign tourists often visit, in the context of many tourists’ behavior that affects the environment and traffic. surrounding information.
Talking to the press, a Fujikawaguchiko town official said the barrier is 2.5 meters high and 2 meters long. The erection of a barrier blocking the view of Mount Fuji at the above photo location will be implemented as early as next week. This official also expressed regret at having to apply the above measure, because some tourists do not respect the regulations, throw trash indiscriminately and ignore traffic regulations.
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This is the latest drastic action deployed by Japanese authorities to deal with tourist overload. Visitors can take photos of Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain, from many spots in the resort town of Fujikawaguchiko. However, the above mentioned barrier location is especially popular with tourists because of the majestic volcano that appears behind Lawson convenience store, a famous convenience store chain present throughout Japan.
According to the official, due to this visual proximity, the location has gone viral on social networks and become a popular photography destination. Most foreign tourists often gather on the sidewalk next to the Lawson store. Because tourists ignored traffic signs and warnings from security guards, town officials decided to use barricades as a last resort. The measure also aims to protect a nearby dental clinic from tourist influence. Sometimes tourists park their cars at this clinic without permission, and even climb onto the roof of the clinic to get the perfect photo.
Located between Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures in Eastern Japan, Mount Fuji is always loved by domestic and foreign tourists. But the recent increase in tourists to Japan has led to extreme pollution and other problems. The World Heritage status recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2013 has made Mount Fuji even more famous. However, this title also comes with the condition that Japan must reduce overcrowding, reduce impact on the environment, and improve artificial landscapes such as large parking lots that have been built to serve customers. tourism.
According to VNA/News Newspaper
