Tourist Issues in Fujikawaguchiko, Japan

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
The town of Fujikawaguchiko in Japan is constructing a large black screen to block the view of Mount Fuji due to misbehaving foreign tourists who are creating issues like littering, ignoring traffic rules, and trespassing into private properties. Despite efforts like multilingual signs and security guards, the town is resorting to this extreme measure to control the overcrowding and disruptions caused by tourists.

Key Points

  • Construction of black screen to block view of Mount Fuji due to misbehaving foreign tourists
  • Efforts like multilingual signs and security guards have failed to address the issues
  • Rising tourism in Japan causing concerns in various popular destinations

Pros

  • Increased tourism revenue for businesses in the town

Cons

  • Disruption caused by misbehaving tourists
  • Overcrowding leading to safety concerns
  • Negative impact on local residents