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Bad tourist manners lead to new Mt. Fuji view-blocking scree at Japan’s “Fuji convenience store”

Rural town put its faith in tourists to be polite, and that faith was not rewarded.

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Mt Fuji convenience store becomes “lawless zone” as tourists hurl abuse at security guards

Tensions run high as town grapples to avoid a major accident.

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One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers

Tickets will be required to enter Ginzan Onsen at its most beautiful time of day and year.

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Kyoto losing its luster as a school trip destination as tourist crowds continue to swell

Report says schools are looking at alternatives to the traditional top school trip destination.

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Kyoto temple suffering from littering tourists claiming not to understand Japanese verbal warning

400-year-old temple is dealing with new problems including unauthorized photo shoots.

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Foreign tourists blamed for Japan rice shortage as “Reiwa Rice Riots” leaves shelves bare

Tourists are said to be eating Japan out of rice, depleting the local food supply. 

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Japan’s Mt. Fuji convenience store view-blocking screen has finally been taken down, on one condition

Screen was put in place as response to tourists, many from overseas, littering and blocking traffic.

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Foreign tourists to be charged four times more to enter Himeji Castle if local mayor gets his way

Local residents would be given a discount as part of the new plan.

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Bad-mannered tourists cause chaos at new Mt Fuji viral photo spot, city erects fence to stop them

Fuji City’s Great Dream Bridge becomes a nightmare for local residents.

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Tourist ban now in effect in Kyoto’s Gion geisha district…but are visitors obeying the rules?

A recent video of a maiko being chased by a tourist in Gion proves why the ban is necessary.

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Has the Mt Fuji Lawson blackout screen really stopped tourists from taking photos?

Visit to Fujikawaguchiko reveals the truth about the tourist situation.

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Tourists damage Mt Fuji Lawson blackout screen that was meant to stop bad-mannered visitors

Bad behaviour continues as sightseers find way to override the system.

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Mt Fuji Lawson view now blocked by screens, but will it stop bad-mannered tourists?

First look at the new screens makes us wonder if this is a good enough deterrent.

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Mt. Fuji-blocking screen installed as response to bad tourist manners to be in place by next week

After initial delay, plan to block view of “Fuji Lawson” is back on track.

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“Foreign travelers are Japan’s guests” – Governor against charging tourists more than locals

Top politician in Tokyo’s neighbor says higher prices for inbound travelers would be like fining them for coming to the country.

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“Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs

Lawson considering adding private security staff to unexpected tourist attraction.

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Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens

City erects black screens to block Mt Fuji view in dramatic push against overtourism.

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Mt. Koya planning to instate visitor’s tax to cope with huge tourist numbers

Pilgrimage town of less than 3,000 residents received almost 1.4 million tourists last year.

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Kyoto creates new for-tourist buses to address overtourism with higher prices, faster rides

A win-win idea that’s long overdue.

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Kyoto bans tourists from geisha alleys in Gion, with fines for those who don’t follow rules

Historic area wants foreign visitors to know it’s not a theme park.

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