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A Clash of Cultures — Mount Fuji Photo Spot in Japan in the Crosshairs

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The post-COVID travel boom is hitting Japan with a vengeance, and Japan is having trouble coping. Travelers are flocking to destinations in Japan to capture iconic photos for social media, causing problems. Last week, Fujikawacho officials announced they will build an 8-foot-barrier to prevent snap-happy tourists from taking pictures of Mt. Fuji. A mesh net 8 feet high and 65 feet […]
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Overtourism Threatens Mount Fuji’s World Heritage Site Status

Japan's cultural icon threatened by tourists

From afar, the kimono of snow covering Japan’s Mount Fuji hides a stark reality. When UNESCO awarded Mount Fuji World Heritage Site Status it was stipulated that ever present crowds would be managed and environmental impacts would be minimized. Now, the mountain’s status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site is under threat due to the mismanagement of worsening post-covid crowds and […]
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Human-Caused Issues Arise for Lake Tahoe as Area Sees 3 Times More Visitors Than Yosemite National Park in Past Year

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Lake Tahoe has an apparent people problem. For those who have visited Lake Tahoe or live around the Tahoe Basin, the issue of over-tourism is nothing new. During the summer, as over-crowded beaches vacate for the day, trash litters the shoreline, and overflowing dumpsters spill into adjacent forests. Winter months often bring hours-long traffic jams to reach a destination just […]
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