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Snowcap finally spotted on Mount Fuji after longest delay in recorded history
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Snowcap finally spotted on Mount Fuji after longest delay in recorded history

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mount Fuji’s iconic snowcap belatedly …

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Rescuers seek to bring down bodies found on Japan’s Mount Fuji
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Rescuers seek to bring down bodies found on Japan’s Mount Fuji

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Three bodies were found inside a crater at the summit of Mount Fuji, Japan’s most famous mountain, with one of them already brought down from the slopes, police said Thursday. It’s unclear whether the three people were climbing the 3,776-meter mountain together, as the bodies were found several meters apart. Separately, Kyodo News service said professional climber Keita …

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A screen erected to block tourist snapshots of Mount Fuji has several holes in it
6 months, 3 weeks ago

A screen erected to block tourist snapshots of Mount Fuji has several holes in it

LA Times  

Fuji is seen through a hole on a black screen installed across from a convenience store in Fujikawaguchiko town, Yamanashi prefecture, central Japan, on Friday. A Japanese town that erected a huge black screen last week in an attempt to stop tourists from snapping photos of Mt. Fuji and overcrowding the area has discovered holes in the screen and is …

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No more cute snaps of Mt Fuji; a screen is up in Japanese town to prevent tourist crowds. Photo inside
7 months ago

No more cute snaps of Mt Fuji; a screen is up in Japanese town to prevent tourist crowds. Photo inside

Hindustan Times  

Sorry, the screen is now up - no more snapping cute photos of Mount Fuji from a popular sidewalk spot in the Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko. The tourists, mostly foreigners, even dubbed the spot “Mt Fuji Lawson.” But the townspeople were unhappy - visitors would block the narrow sidewalk, take photos on the busy road or walk into neighbours' properties …

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No more cute snaps of Mount Fuji over a convenience store. A screen was built to stop tourist crowds
7 months ago

No more cute snaps of Mount Fuji over a convenience store. A screen was built to stop tourist crowds

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Sorry, the screen is now up — no more snapping cute photos of Mount Fuji from a popular sidewalk spot in the Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko. Workers set up a huge black screen on a stretch of sidewalk at Fujikawaguchiko town, Yamanashi prefecture, central Japan Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Just a few weeks ago, the town began setting …

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Why a town in Japan is blocking the view of Mount Fuji
7 months ago

Why a town in Japan is blocking the view of Mount Fuji

Firstpost  

Officials in a Japanese town are erecting a 2.5-metre high barrier to block a view of Mount Fuji and obstruct a photo spot that has been attracting thousands of visitors, making them a nuisance for locals For centuries, Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji has served as a symbol of natural beauty, appealing visitors with its snow-capped splendour. A tourist poses for …

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Japanese town erects mesh barrier to prevent overcrowding at Mount Fuji viewing spot
7 months ago

Japanese town erects mesh barrier to prevent overcrowding at Mount Fuji viewing spot

Hindustan Times  

A Japanese town mounted a large mesh barrier at a popular viewing spot for Mount Fuji on Tuesday, in an attempt to deter photo-taking by an ever-growing number of tourists. TOPSHOT - A person takes pictures of Mount Fuji from across the street of a convenience store, hours before the installation of a barrier to block the sight of Japan's …

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Japan forced to impose new rules to tackle overtourism at world-famous landmark
7 months ago

Japan forced to impose new rules to tackle overtourism at world-famous landmark

The Independent  

Sign 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. Amid overtourism and littering those who want to climb one of the most popular trails of the iconic Japanese Mount …

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Climbing limits are being set on Mount Fuji to fight crowds and littering
7 months ago

Climbing limits are being set on Mount Fuji to fight crowds and littering

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails on Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji will have to book a slot and pay a fee as crowds, littering and climbers who try to rush too fast to the summit cause safety and conservation concerns at the picturesque stratovolcano. Climbers can book their slots via the Mount Fuji …

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Japanese town builds wall to block world-famous Instagram view
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Japanese town builds wall to block world-famous Instagram view

The Independent  

Sign 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. “Kawaguchiko is a town built on tourism, and I welcome many visitors, and the town welcomes them too, but there …

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To fend off tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji
7 months, 3 weeks ago

To fend off tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji

Associated Press  

FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Japan — The town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists. Workers set up a barricade near the Lawson convenience store, a popular photo spot framing a picturesque view of Mount Fuji Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, central Japan. A notice for tourists across the use road from the Lawson convenience store, where a popular photo …

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Japan’s Mount Fuji implements new tourist tax
54 years, 11 months ago

Japan’s Mount Fuji implements new tourist tax

CNN  

CNN — Mount Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an icon of Japan, has put new regulations in place for climbers amid concerns about overcrowding. “By strongly promoting comprehensive safety measures for climbing Mount Fuji, we will ensure that Mount Fuji, a treasure of the world, is passed on to future generations,” said Koutaro Nagasaki, governor of Yamanashi Prefecture, …

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