Tourists in Japan have already poked holes in barrier blocking Mount Fuji view: ‘It’s a shame’
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tourists eager to see Japan’s Mount Fuji have already started poking holes in a new barrier designed to prevent bad behaviour at a popular panoramic spot. A security guard, stationed at the Lawson’s convenience store where the viewing spot has been blocked off, said he noticed small holes started appearing in the morning or evening while no one was watching. open image in gallery A person takes pictures of Mount Fuji from across the street of a convenience store, hours before the installation of a barrier A town official said he tried to put a camera against one of the holes but did not manage to get a perfect shot. Once the photo booth-like spot in front of the convenience store loses popularity, the black screen might go away, the town official said.
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