FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Japan (AP) — The town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists. Known for a number of scenic photo spots that offer a near-perfect shot of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, the town on Tuesday began constructing a large black screen on a stretch of a sidewalk to block the view of the mountain.

The neighborhood suddenly became a popular spot about two years ago, apparently after a photo taken in a particular angle showing Mount Fuji in the background of a local convenience store, became a social media sensation.

  • tiredofsametab
    7•8 months ago

    If it’s where I think it is, it’s not going to block the view for the locals. That’s not to say it won’t be an eyesore, but locals will often have their own views (and a ton of that town’s population lives more outside and inside is mostly just tourist stuff (hotels, onsen, parks, etc.)).

    Edit: unbalanced parenthesis :/

    Edit 2: yeah, looks like the one I’m thinking of. Dentist office opposite it. https://maps.app.goo.gl/gvtEEggMEzKwTa3B8