Fujikawaguchiko

Bad tourist manners lead to new Mt. Fuji view-blocking scree at Japan’s “Fuji convenience store”

Rural town put its faith in tourists to be polite, and that faith was not rewarded.

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Mt Fuji convenience store becomes “lawless zone” as tourists hurl abuse at security guards

Tensions run high as town grapples to avoid a major accident.

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Mt. Fuji view-blocking screen to combat bad tourist manners might be replaced with another screen

People won’t stop poking holes in the current one, so city is considering a stronger, nicer-looking replacement.

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Has the Mt Fuji Lawson blackout screen really stopped tourists from taking photos?

Visit to Fujikawaguchiko reveals the truth about the tourist situation.

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Tourists damage Mt Fuji Lawson blackout screen that was meant to stop bad-mannered visitors

Bad behaviour continues as sightseers find way to override the system.

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Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens

City erects black screens to block Mt Fuji view in dramatic push against overtourism.

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Yamanashi man arrested for making fake money and tricking people into picking it up

Chalk up another victory for the fun police.

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