Fujikawaguchiko, a popular spot to view and photograph the iconic mountain, put up the screen last Tuesday, but the next day officials discovered a hole in it.
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, officials said on Tuesday.put up the screen last TuesdayBy Tuesday morning, officials had found around 10 similar holes, all at eye level, and all apparently just the right size to fit a camera lens through.Mt Fuji is seen through a hole on a black screen installed on May 24, 2024.
One especially popular viewing location is outside a Lawson convenience store, from where photos taken at a certain angle would make it look as if Mount Fuji was sitting atop the store roof. Local residents have complained about visitors blocking the narrow footpath and walking into the busy road or onto neighbouring properties to get their shots, officials said.
The town spent 1.3 million yen to install the 2.5 metre-high black mesh net that stretches 20 metres, and additional fences along the sidewalk.A visitor tries to take a photo through a hole on a black screen in Fujikawaguchiko town. Over-tourism has also become a growing issue at other popular tourist destinations such as Kyoto and Kamakura.
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