A Japanese city installs a screen to cover the view of Mount Fuji and keep tourists away

The Japanese city of Fuji Kawaguchiko, where you can enjoy a distinctive view of Mount Fuji, an active volcano and the highest mountain in Japan, has opened an open conflict with the tourists who have invaded the place in recent months.

In an attempt to contain the increasing number of visitors, local authorities installed a black mesh screen 2.5 meters high and 20 meters long in the most “Instagrammable” places in the city. The goal is to try to restore peace to residents, who complain about the noise of tour groups, the traffic caused by the large number of people, and the garbage left by visitors.

A city spokesman told the agency France Press agency It is unfortunate that we have to raise the visual barrier “because of some tourists who cannot respect the rules.”

However, some residents question the effectiveness of the screen and claim that tourists will find a way to break the rules and continue taking photos.

It is possible to photograph Mount Fuji from various points in Fuji Kawaguchiko, but tourists tend to crowd the space in front of Lawson, a very traditional chain in Japan.

Japan lives a bubble In tourism: In March, the number of visitors broke a record in the country, exceeding 3 million, thanks to a stimulus from the Japanese government coupled with the depreciation of the country’s currency, the yen, especially in the post-pandemic period.

However, the large influx of foreigners caused problems. After complaints of harassment, inappropriate behavior and even violation of private property, tourists were banned from entering the alleyways of Giongeisha, one of Kyoto’s most popular tourist attractions, for example.