Mount Fuji
(Photo by suicasmo)
When reviewing an ongoing situation in the Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko, two things come to mind: watch what you ask for, and too much of a good thing can be a bad thing.
Whereas Fujikawaguchiko had yearned for tourists, it didn’t expect the chaos that ensued. Because the town boasts some clear views of Mount Fuji, visitors have been tripping over themselves and each other for that perfect photo op.
When Fats Waller sang “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” he wasn’t referring to these folks. The free-for-all that’s been occurring in streets, parking lots and yards has included the following: “littering, crossing the road with busy traffic, ignoring traffic lights [and] trespassing into private properties.”
It’s gotten so bad that the town is constructing a giant dark screen in order to block favorite views. Lesser methods such as polite signage and security guards just haven’t worked. If humans would only heed gentle prods, they wouldn’t need extreme pokes.
Resources
https://apnews.com/article/japan-fuji-tourists-screen-9ac5d8f02062ff3c1e573870a6787f16
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