To fend off tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji - eviltoast
FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Japan (AP) — The town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists. Known for a number of scenic photo spots that offer a near-perfect shot of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, the town on Tuesday began constructing a large black screen on a stretch of a sidewalk to block the view of the mountain.

The neighborhood suddenly became a popular spot about two years ago, apparently after a photo taken in a particular angle showing Mount Fuji in the background of a local convenience store, became a social media sensation.

  • 520@kbin.social
    285·
    6 months ago

    Because tourists can end up inadvertently majorly fucking over locals in a huuuge way. Barcelona is a good example of what happens when tourism is left unimpeded.

    • YerbaYerba@lemm.eeEnglish
      12·
      6 months ago

      Yeah and this is a single spot in front of a convenience store. Sounds like a safety issue where people walk into traffic trying to take pictures.

      • 520@kbin.social
        1·
        6 months ago

        True but this is also a tiny ass town. Many of the negative effects of tourism are felt much more strongly in smaller communities.

    • MrBusiness@lemmy.zipEnglish
      41·
      6 months ago

      That’s why I shoot my gun off a few times and scream in pain a couple times a week. Keeps the rent down too

      /s