As Japan’s population grows due to overtourism, especially at famous sites like the narrow private alleys of Kyoto and even Mount Fuji trails, where visitors love to take selfies and upload photos to social media, the town’s decision has drawn national and international attention.
Phone calls from Chinese people, many of whom are not native residents, have been flooded into the Fujikawaguchiko city hall, who have expressed their disapproval of the decision to obstruct the view.
” We do not want people to view Mount Fuji,” the statement continues. The issue is that there are so many people who ca n’t follow basic guidelines, according to a town official.
“BASIC Habits”
Residents of the area claim that having the online barrier is unfortunate but probably necessary.
” We welcome foreigners for the revitalisation of the area, but there are so many violations of simple manners, like crossing the road, dumping wastes and trespass into people’s properties”, a 60- yr- old resident told AFP.
” After all, they are here for Mount Fuji, but having that challenge is really unfortunate”, said the lady, who identified herself as Watanabe.
She said,” There might have been other ways to deal with it, but I do n’t think it can be helped right now.”