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Singing and Dancing During "Explosive Cherry Blossom Viewing" Can Escalate Into a Form of Tourism Pollution; Residents Are Troubled by the Disruptive Behavior; the Chinese Embassy Previously Issued a Warning.

As cherry blossoms reach their peak bloom this year, nuisance behavior is becoming a problem at cherry blossom viewing spots across Japan, against the backdrop of an increase in foreigners residing in Japan and overtourism. In Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, citizens complained about the behavior of a group that was making noise and speaking in Chinese, but the group responded, "We're singing and dancing..."
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As cherry blossoms reach their peak bloom this year, nuisance behavior is becoming a problem at cherry blossom viewing spots across Japan, against the backdrop of an increase in foreigners residing in Japan and overtourism. In Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, citizens complained about the behavior of a group that was making noise and speaking in Chinese, but the group responded, "We're singing and dancing..."

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産経ニュース broke the news in Japan on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
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