Published 08/22/2024 9:35:00 a.m.

With tourists away, Mount Fuji barrier taken down in Japan

A barrier blocking the view of Mount Fuji has been removed after helping discourage unruly tourists, a town official stated on August 20.
Fujikawaguchiko officials took down the screen on August 15 ahead of a typhoon, with no plans to reinstall it.
A city councilor noted that since the screen's installation in May, fewer people lingered in the area, but security remains.

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BBC News

Mount Fuji: Barrier blocking view removed

Authorities had initially installed the barrier after growing tired of visitors' bad behaviour.

08/22/2024 8:09:56 a.m.·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Japan takes down giant screen blocking view of Mount Fuji ahead of typhoon

Screen installed in May to deter unruly tourists from overcrowding streets

08/21/2024 5:07:50 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

As Overtourism Wanes, Japan Removes Barrier At Mount Fuji Photo Spot

A barrier erected in Japan to block a popular view of Mount Fuji has been taken down -- for now -- after succeeding in discouraging unruly tourists, a town official said Tuesday. Fujikawaguchiko put up the large screen in May after residents complained about streams of mostly foreign visitors causing problems while trying to snap photos of Japan's famous volcano. The town lowered the screen on August 15 ahead of a typhoon and has decided not to …

08/20/2024 9:25:54 a.m.·New Delhi, India

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Hindustan Times

Japan relaxes tourist control, removes barrier blocking Mount Fuji view

Mount Fuji view restored: Japan removes barrier following tourist control success at famous volcano.

08/20/2024 11:21:59 a.m.·New Delhi, India

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CNN

Japanese town quietly removes its Mount Fuji-blocking barrier

A small town in Japan that got international attention for its controversial decision to block a popular view of Mount Fuji has quietly reversed its decision.

08/21/2024 10:11:51 a.m.·Atlanta, United States

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KIFI

Japanese town quietly removes its Mount Fuji-blocking barrier

By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — A small town in Japan that received international attention for its controversial decision to block views of Mount Fuji has quietly reversed its decision. Fujikawaguchiko, at the base of Mount Fuji, became popular for a specific photo op where the mountain could be seen behind an outpost of the Lawson’s convenience store chain on the town’s main street. When the photo spot became popular on Instagram and TikTok, the …

08/22/2024 12:44:54 a.m.·Idaho Falls, United States

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