Japan hires security guards for major site due to out of control tourists

World's 'friendliest country' hires bouncers to stop tourists taking selfies

This city has deployed security guards to prevent "congestion" on a steep street full of tourists taking photos.

Japan hires security guards for major site due to out of control tourists

Locals have complained about the number of tourists (Picture: Getty Images) With over 36 million visitors last year, tourism in Japan is booming, but it’s is coming at a cost for locals, as visitors cause chaos in once-peaceful spots. Funami-zaka is a steep slope in the harbour city of Otaru in Northern Japan. It’s famed for being featured in the 1995 Japanese film, Love Letter, and for it’s stunning views across the sea. But it’s now become so …

Japanese City Hires Security Guards to Stop Tourists Taking Selfies

A picturesque port city in Japan has hired security guards to control selfie-taking tourists at a popular photo spot.

The municipality of Otaru called in a security service to discourage foreign tourists from blocking roads and walking on railways to take their best photos.

Japan posts security on popular street over dangerous tourist photo shootsOtaru city authorities have posted security guards on Funamizaka Street due to an uncontrolled influx of tourists looking for the perfect photo. A tourist was previously killed at the same spot while trying to take a picture.

Guards on the Funamisaka slope in Otaru will help regulate the flow of visitors to the popular tourist location