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日本の桜危機:オーバーツーリズムが誰かの故郷をフォトスポットに変えるとき

Japan's Cherry Blossom Crisis: When Overtourism Turns Someone's Hometown Into a Photo Op

富士吉田市が桜まつりを中止してもなお押し寄せる観光客。オーバーツーリズムに揺れる富士山周辺の街が問いかける、旅のマナーと地域の暮らしの両立とは。
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Spring in Japan usually means soft pink cherry blossoms, picnic meals, and happy crowds. But in Fujiyoshida, a city near Mount Fuji, this year’s story was different. In February 2026, the city canceled its annual cherry blossom festival at Arakurayama Sengen Park, a famous place where visitors can see cherry trees, a red pagoda, and Mount Fuji in one picture. Officials said the area had become too crowded. Residents reported heavy traffic, litter, trespassing, and even tourists using private yards as toilets. The city also said that, in recent years, more than 10,000 foreign visitors a day had come to the area during busy times. (apnews.com)

The surprising part is that canceling the festival did not stop the crowds. AP reported that in early April 2026, when the blossoms were at their best, narrow streets were still full of visitors waiting for the perfect photo. From April 1, Fujiyoshida increased the number of security guards and limited tour buses and other vehicles in the scenic neighborhood, so many people had to continue on foot. Some local people say tourism brings money and new life to the town, but others say daily life has become stressful, especially when roads are blocked and simple tasks like shopping become difficult. (apnews.com)

This problem is part of a bigger trend. According to the Japan National Tourism Organization, Japan welcomed 42,683,600 international visitors in 2025, the highest yearly total on record. Around Mount Fuji, towns have already tried unusual solutions. In nearby Fujikawaguchiko, officials put up a large black screen in 2024 to block a famous Mount Fuji photo spot near a Lawson convenience store because tourists were crowding sidewalks, crossing roads dangerously, and ignoring local rules. (jnto.go.jp)

For travelers, the lesson is simple: good travel manners matter. A beautiful place is not only a photo spot. It is also someone’s hometown. If visitors follow signs, stay out of private spaces, and respect local people, travel can stay beautiful for everyone. (apnews.com)

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