A small town in Japan that got international attention for its controversial decision to block a popular view of Mount Fuji has quietly reversed its decision.
A small town in Japan that received international attention for its controversial decision to block views of Mount Fuji has quietly reversed its decision. Fujikawaguchiko, at the base of Mount Fuji, became popular for a specific photo op where the mountain could be seen behind an outpost of the Lawson’s convenience store chain on the town’s main street. When the photo spot became popular on Instagram and TikTok, the town was overwhelmed with tourists coming from around the world.
The councilor added that there are still security guards patrolling the area and that the net can be put back up if the situation changes. Before the net was installed, the Lawson’s photo op area was so busy that the store issued a formal apology for being too popular.
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