Japanese city cancels cherry blossom festival over badly behaved tourists
2 days ago
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- #Japan
- #overtourism
- Japanese city Fujiyoshida cancels cherry blossom festival due to badly behaved tourists.
- Tourist influx causes traffic congestion, littering, trespassing, and defecating in private gardens.
- Authorities cite overtourism, weak yen, and social media popularity as contributing factors.
- Festival cancellation aims to protect residents' dignity and living environment.
- Similar measures taken in other tourist-heavy locations like Fujikawaguchiko and Venice.