Facing a surge in tourists, the charming port city of Otaru in Japan has taken a drastic step to control the influx of selfie-seekers. Authorities have deployed security guards to Funamizaka Slope, a picturesque street known for its breathtaking views, in an attempt to manage the crowds and ensure public safety.
A picturesque port city in Japan has hired security guards to control selfie-taking tourists at a popular photo spot. Tourism officials in Otaru , a small city on the island of Hokkaido, Japan deployed security guards this week to patrol Funamizaka Slope, a steep street known for its stunning views of the port and sea. The move comes ahead of the Lunar New Year Spring Festival, when large crowds are expected to flock to the area for coveted photos.
Authorities have tightened control following a tragic incident earlier this month when a Chinese woman died after being struck by a train in Otaru. Her husband told police she had been trying to take a photograph at a location featured in the 2015 Chinese film. 'This road is lined with houses and has heavy traffic,' a city official tells Japanese news agency the Mainichi Shimbun. 'Tourists standing on the street or walking side by side often make it impossible for vehicles to pass. The impact on residents has been significant, and this fiscal year has been particularly severe.' There have also been reports of tourists entering private property without permission to take the perfect photo for social media. Frustration is mounting among locals in Japan as the country struggles with overtourism, with visitors blocking roads for photos and ignoring local customs
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