New fences installed at Mount Fuji photo spot to curb jaywalking

Great!

Somewhere for tourists to take a seat.

"The site in Fujikawaguchiko has drawn many foreign tourists seeking to capture images of the iconic mountain perching above the Lawson convenience store."

Ummm... excuse me, but I believe the LAST time this site made the news it was pointed out how racist the people installing all of this "foreign-tourist prevention" methods was, when the security guard screamed at a JAPANESE TOURIST in English, then the Japanese tourist pointed out to the guard that he was Japanese and the guard could only say, "Well... uhhhh... you can't be because Japanese people know better!" (to which the Japanese guy slammed the guard for not using Keigo when addressing him, you know, like a Japanese should).

So, you can drop the "foreign tourists" excuse.

Just move the crossing. Drama at its finest.

All they need is a sign in English and Chinese stating " If you jaywalk here and get hit, YOU will be responsible for ALL damages to property and vehicles."

Right, that you can just step over...

This is so ridiculous. Just put something on top of the Lawson to block the view.

MattToday 05:45 pm JST

This is so ridiculous. Just put something on top of the Lawson to block the view.

Perhaps they can put up a giant photo of Mount Fuji and claim they are just getting in on the spirit of the the thing.

Everyone's looking at this the wrong way.

We should be convincing influencers to tell their mindless followers that Mt. Fuji is no longer cool, nor is it The Thing To Do in Japan.

Instead, the influencers can make themselves useful and tell everyone that the new hip thing to do in Japan is to grab a selfie on the edge of the caldera of Sakurajima. The windier it is and the less sure the footing, the more likes you'll get.

The whole thing is ridiculous. The local government should be making the most of it. Close the street to traffic, plant some trees, put in some benches, turn it into a place people would like to go, and rake in the tourist dollar. Instead we get the whole "Come to Japan! Don't come to Japan" nonsense.

The whole thing is ridiculous. The local government should be making the most of it. Close the street to traffic, plant some trees, put in some benches, turn it into a place people would like to go, and rake in the tourist dollar

Ideal but not really feasible. It's the eki-mae street, a main thoroughfare. You'd have to redesign half of the town.

Just put something on top of the Lawson to block the view.

I suggested that they put a couple of gnarly utility poles up behind it, ruin it completely but in a uniquely Japanese way.

I wonder how happy Lawson are about having half of the vehicle entrance to their carpark blocked off.

I wonder how happy Lawson are about having half of the vehicle entrance to their carpark blocked off.

Exactly! I drove past it today, thought the same.

It's unnatural and somebody is going to slam into it sooner rather than later I reckon.

How about Lawson moving to another place?

Or they could knock down the store and turn it into a big car park, with a viewing platform

Appears they are blocking an approved street entry point. Strange they would do it there and not on the other side

Or they could knock down the store 

Who are, ‘they’? This isn’t China or Russia you know.

How about Lawson moving to another place?

Maybe ‘they’ can force them to relocate to a less wildly lucrative spot.

Why doesn't the authorities', police etc where in the name of public safety simply issue a warning move the "tourists" along or, failure to respect such a request, an on the spot fine and/or confiscation of smart phones/camera equipment to be returned following a further "administration fee" at the local police station?

Talk about creating a mountain out of molehill.

I can't believe this has been in the top national news so many times.

You'd think they could figure out how to solve such a minor problem.

Fences so low they can be stepped over and encourages loitering by the tourists they wish to repel. Bravo.

Tourists being made to feel more and more welcome by the day…

I want to get my photo with the new fence at the famous konbini.

Be aware, this influx of "over tourism" could provoke the spiritual inner Mount Fuji demon diva to suddenly flare-up triggering temperamental eruptive hissy fits demanding exclusive copyright and image rights.

Move on now.....

Talk about creating a mountain out of molehill.

Says the man who recommends fining tourists and confiscating their devices for taking a picture.

We have some real rocket surgeons on here tonight.

I bet you a million bucks that if you look back at this particular Lawson's ads/site info, etc., you'll find somewhere that they actually advertise the view of Mt. Fuji as a selling point for going there.

I wasn't advocating such harsh treatment, ClippetyClop just pointing out patience can have limits.

Could the local authorities be close to reaching those limits?

It so, harsh action, whether warranted or not, could soon be forthcoming.

@smithy, that's a bold claim! I'm happy to take that bet. All you have to do now is prove it.

I'd actually be delighted if you could.

I wasn't advocating such harsh treatment, ClippetyClop just pointing out patience can have limits.

Erm, yes you were. Read it again. Although your missives to tend to be very word salady, so nobody really knows what you are talking about.