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Tourism: Japanese authorities want to fight against crowds
In Japan, since the end of the Covid pandemic, the country has attracted more and more visitors, with 25 million last year. This is not without consequences, particularly around Mount Fuji.
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In Japan, since the end of the Covid pandemic, the country has attracted more and more visitors, with 25 million last year. This is not without consequences, particularly around Mount Fuji.
It stands majestically, immaculately white. Mount Fuji, emblem of Japan, attracts tourists from all over the world. The latter are sometimes ready to do anything to photograph it. In the small village of Fujikawaguchiko, authorities are beginning to install a huge net to prevent visitors from taking photos of themselves with Mount Fuji in the background.
From Mount Fuji to Kyoto, restricted access
Overtourism affects the surroundings and slopes of the mountain, climbed by more than 200,000 visitors in 2023. Numerous human traffic jams have been observed day and night, arousing the anger of residents and the concern of local authorities, who fear jostling or falling. In December 2023, Japan crossed the record mark of 27 million visitors. Faced with the indelicate behavior of some in Kyoto, guards are securing the streets. Repressive measures that could harm the local economy. As in Venice (Italy), a tax will be charged from July 1 to climb Mount Fuji.
