A popular convenience store with a great view of Mount Fuji has attracted numerous tourists, causing issues like illegal parking, littering, and general chaos in Fujikawaguchiko. Locals are frustrated as the influx of tourists disrupts their daily lives. In response, authorities have erected a 2.5-meter high barricade to block the view, though its effectiveness is debated. Additionally, the government now requires people to book ahead and pay to climb Mount Fuji. These steps aim to mitigate over-tourism and its negative impacts on the area.
Vocabulary:
• A landmark: A well-known place or building.
• Sightseeing: Visiting and looking at interesting places.
• To crack down: To take strong action to stop something bad.
• A snap: A quick photo.
• A convenience store: A small shop selling everyday items.
• Overcrowded: Having too many people in one place.
• To litter: To drop trash on the ground.
• To resort: To use a solution when there are no other options.
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