Fujikawaguchiko's struggle with unruly tourists made international headlines as record numbers headed to Japan over the summer, creating some opposition among locals.

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Japanese town quietly removes its Mount Fuji-blocking barrier

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

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Mount Fuji: Barrier blocking view removed

Screen installed in May to deter unruly tourists from overcrowding streets

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

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 …

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

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Japan relaxes tourist control, removes barrier blocking Mount Fuji view

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.

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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 …

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With tourists away, Mount Fuji barrier taken down in Japan

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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 has said.

With tourists away, Mount Fuji barrier taken down in Japan

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