A specific viewpoint at the foot of Mount Fuji and near the starting point for one of the most-used trails up the mountain, became so popular with visitors that it was causing problems for locals.
From taking part in traditions in Asakusa to getting lost in the playground that is Shinjuku, Tokyo is truly unique.
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This boom has corresponded with a rise in clashes between locals and foreigners, from monuments and shrines being defaced with graffiti to the decision to cover up views of Mount Fuji after they ...
With reports swirling of harassed geisha, parking-spot punch-ons and tourist litter killing sacred deer, it’s no wonder some ...
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It’s not just the 7-Elevens, but places like Lawson’s and Family Mart ... On rare occasions, you can see Mount Fuji. While it’s not as high up, if you’re looking for a free option to ...
Last year, authorities in Fujikawaguchiko, a resort town in the Yamanashi prefecture, installed a large mesh barrier to block the view of Mount Fuji to deter ... above a Lawson convenience store ...