Tourists Damage Mount Fuji Barrier in Japan Town

A town in Japan is going to replace a barrier that was put up to stop tourists from misbehaving and taking photos of Mount Fuji. The barrier was damaged by people poking holes in it. The new barrier will be stronger and may be a different color like blue or green. The mayor wants to change it before the summer holidays. The reason for the barrier was that tourists were causing problems like littering, trespassing, and not following traffic rules. Some residents were worried about accidents because tourists were not being careful around cars. The town started getting more tourists after the COVID-19 pandemic, and many visitors were coming from other countries. In another part of Japan, Kyoto, locals were upset about tourists bothering the city's geisha. To climb Mount Fuji, hikers will now have to pay a fee to help with overcrowding. The influx of tourists has not been welcomed by everyone. The barrier was put up to protect the area from tourists who were not behaving well. Some tourists were poking holes in the barrier to see Mount Fuji better. The town officials were frustrated because the tourists were causing problems like illegal parking, littering, and trespassing. The residents wanted tourists to enjoy the view of Mount Fuji, but they were upset about the tourists' behavior. Some locals were facing issues like loud noises, buses taking up parking spaces, and even a bride taking wedding photos in front of their businesses. The situation was becoming difficult for the residents. Some tourists were now visiting the location not to see Mount Fuji but to see the barrier that was put up. This behavior was seen as disrespectful by the officials. The town was trying to find a solution to balance welcoming tourists while also protecting the area and the residents.