The Latest Breaking News from Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji: Holes appear in screen put up to deter tourists taking photos of Japanese landmark

A huge black screen was installed in Fujikawaguchiko, a small town visited by tourists hoping to capture Mount Fuji

Evening Standard · May 29, 2024

A Japanese town finds holes in a screen built to prevent tourists from snapping photos of Mount Fuji

A Japanese town that erected a huge black screen last week in an attempt to stop tourists from snapping photos of Mount Fuji and overcrowding the area has discovered holes in the screen and is working to repair them

The Independent UK · May 28, 2024

Tourists in Japan have already poked holes in barrier blocking Mount Fuji view: ‘It’s a shame’

Black mesh blocking the Mount Fuji view has already been pierced with holes one week after its installation – though none are big enough for social media photos

The Independent UK · May 28, 2024

Japanese town blocks iconic Mount Fuji view to stop bad behaviour by tourists

Residents and businesses in Fujikawaguchiko have been frustrated for years because of tourists who litter, trespass, and break traffic rules to take a perfect photo for social media

The Independent UK · May 21, 2024

Sick Of Tourists, Japan Town To Put Up Barrier Blocking Mt Fuji

A Japanese town was set Tuesday to mount a large mesh barrier across the road from an Instagram-famous view of Mount Fuji in an attempt to deter badly behaved tourists.

International Business Times · May 20, 2024

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

The mountain has been hit by overtourism, littering and ‘bullet climbing’

The Independent UK · May 20, 2024

Japan's Mount Fuji Barrier Delayed

Tourists have a few more days to snap Mount Fuji at a popular vantage point after Japanese authorities said Thursday that the construction of a barrier has been delayed.

International Business Times · May 9, 2024

Japan Town Begins Blocking Mt Fuji View From 'Bad-mannered' Tourists

Work has begun in a small Japanese town to erect a barrier blocking views of the country's most famous sight, Mount Fuji, after locals complained of bad behaviour by photo-hungry tourists.

International Business Times · May 3, 2024

Toyota's $9.9B 'Robo City' Near Mt. Fuji Almost Ready To Welcome 2,000 Residents by 2024 End

Toyota's building a futuristic city at Mt. Fuji! Residents will test eco-friendly tech & self-driving cars in this "living lab."

International Business Times UK · May 1, 2024

Japanese town to put barrier over shop to stop tourists taking photos of Mount Fuji

Fujikawaguchiko has become overrun with tourists wanting the perfect shot

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2024