A Japanese town with breathtaking views of Mount Fuji has become so overrun with selfie-taking tourists that it is putting up a barrier to block the picturesque vista of the sacred mountain.

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 ...

A special Mount Fuji viewing train targeting foreign visitors began operation for a limited time in central Japan on Thursday. The train, operated as part of a tour designed by Central Japan Railway ...

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As the cherry blossom season winds down in mid-April, Oshino Hakkai transitions from a crowded photo-op to a serene destination where Mt. Fuji visibility often improves. For the active traveler in May ...

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 ...

FUJI-KAWAGUCHIKO, Japan (Reuters) - Officials in a Japanese town are erecting a 2.5-meter (8.2 ft) high barrier to block a view of Mount Fuji and obstruct a photo spot that has been attracting so many ...

A newly constructed residential building in suburban Tokyo will be pulled down the month before the apartments were due to be handed over to buyers after incensed locals complained the structure ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A video showing a mesmerizing view of Mount Fuji from above has gone viral on Instagram. The incredible aerial shot of ...

Who in their right mind doesn’t swoon at the pure thought of Mount Fuji? UNESCO didn’t name Mt. Fuji a World Heritage Site for being “meh.” It’s a soul-stirring, culture-defining icon, and it’s 100% ...