Preface
The scenery is so stunning that it makes you want to be sought. However, there are some people who behave recklessly and rudely, and they have forced the authorities to use a "fig leaf". What kind of absurdity is this? Let's find out!
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01. Tourist behavior causes inconvenience to Mt. Fuji
An ordinary convenience store has accidentally become an Internet celebrity check-in place. It is located unassumingly in the town of Fujikawaguchiko in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, but because it happens to be backed by the majestic Mount Fuji, it has become a popular spot for tourists to take pictures.
The majestic view of Mt. Fuji is unobstructed here, and the blue and white signboard of the convenience store creates an interesting picture. The photos went viral on social media, attracting countless landscape enthusiasts. They stand or crouch in various poses, pressing the shutter against Mt. Fuji in an attempt to capture the perfect moment.
However, such a scene has caused a lot of problems for the local area. After all, this is not a scenic spot in the first place, there are not even the most basic traffic lights and zebra crossings, and there is an endless stream of vehicles. Tourists aimlessly cross the road in traffic, and the danger can be imagined. Locals have always been reluctant to say this, but the number of tourists is increasing, and I am afraid that they are about to lose patience.
In addition to safety hazards, the increasing number of tourists has added to other annoyances for the local area. Some people sit or lie on the side of the road, discarding plastic bags, lunch boxes and other garbage. The staff of the dental clinic had to spend a lot of time every day cleaning up the site. Some tourists even wantonly occupy the special parking space of the clinic, affecting the normal operation of the clinic. What's more, they simply set up a stall in front of the clinic and started a small business. Looking at these chaos, how helpless should the local people be?
Because of this, the local government had to choose a seemingly extreme "last resort" to solve this thorny problem. A huge black barrier was placed on the sidewalk opposite the convenience store to obscure the view of Mt. Fuji behind it...
02. Japan's "Last Resort"
The beauty of Mt. Fuji has attracted so much greedy eyes that the local government has had to resort to a "last resort" – a huge black curtain on the sidewalk across from the convenience store obscures the insane panoramic view of Mt. Fuji.
The curtain is staggeringly large, about 20 meters long and 2.5 meters high, and it is as dark as a heavy wall. In this way, it is located on the sidewalk, directly cutting off the visual connection between visitors and Mt. Fuji. After the curtain was completed, visitors could no longer see the familiar beauty of Mt. Fuji, and it was difficult to create an interesting picture with the blue and white convenience store signs.
The local government has been preparing for a long time, and it is expected that the black wall will be officially erected on May 1, when the stunning scenery of Mt. Fuji will be cut off from the rest of the world. This will undoubtedly sting the eyes of countless beauty lovers, but it seems to be a helpless move to get rid of chaos for the time being.
Even the staff at the dental clinic understood this. They said that while not being able to see the view would make the clinic's environment less pleasing to the eye, the government's decision was also a stopgap measure. Too many tourists have gathered in front of the clinic, which has seriously affected the normal operation of the clinic, and the curtain may be able to curb this frenzy.
But is this fig leaf really useful? Will it backfire and cause tourists to frantically gather on the road in search of a photograph? Or will they just climb over and bring new chaos to the local area? Let's read on!
03. The different views of netizens and local people
The local government's practice of pulling up a huge black curtain to block the view of Mt. Fuji has caused a lot of controversy on the Internet and in reality. Proponents argue that this extreme practice, while absurd, may actually prevent dangerous and uncivilized behaviors such as tourists crossing the road and littering. But there are also people who hate this, thinking that this is simply "killing the chicken and taking the eggs".
"It's too late to wait until there are casualties, and that's really an effective response. A netizen commented. In their view, security is paramount, and it is the responsibility of the Government to take decisive action to avoid tragedy. It is conceivable that if tourists continue to allow tourists to cross the traffic indiscriminately, it will sooner or later lead to serious casualties. Rather than reacting, it is better to take the initiative and pull up the cover to force visitors away from danger.
However, there are also many netizens and local people who hold the opposite view. "Wouldn't it be more dangerous for tourists to stand in the middle of the road and take pictures?" They questioned. This concern is not unfounded. After all, people are obsessed with beautiful scenery, and once their view is obscured, they may be tempted to take more dangerous measures to get the ideal photo angle. What should we do then?
Another old local guy made a pertinent suggestion: "I don't think there's any point in putting up the curtain there. Consideration should be given to how to optimize the environment and create suitable conditions for tourists to take photos and park in order to achieve a win-win situation. "Sounds reasonable. After all, if the authorities had done a good job of guidance and management in advance, they might not have to use such clumsy shielding methods.
04. Similar situations have occurred many times in Japan
Mt. Fuji's convenience stores are by no means alone. A similar mess has occurred at Lake Biwa Shirakusha Shrine, another famous spot in Japan.
The torii gate here is bathed in the scenery of the lake and mountains, and it is majestic and beautiful, and has become a willing prisoner of countless tourists. They flock here just to catch a glimpse of the torii gate and to keep this fascinating glimpse in the camera forever. But no one expected that behind the beautiful scenery was a murderous motive. In front of the torii gate is a national highway with constant traffic, and no one dares to cross it, not even the most basic pedestrian facilities. There have been fatal accidents that have caused an uproar, but tourists have ignored them and continued to go their own way.
Seeing that the situation was out of control, the shrine authorities finally made up their minds and set up a cordon fence about 100 meters long and 110 centimeters high in front of the torii. It powerfully severes the connection between tourists and the coveted torii, directly "destroying" the alluring scenery. The authorities suffered a lot of pain, but the decision was forced to be made for the sake of the tourists and the shrine itself.
However, even if the fence is put up, it still can't completely stop the madness of tourists. They either approached over the fence or stood in the middle of the road with their arms outstretched, trying to capture a slightly intact silhouette of the torii. The level of chaos at the scene can be imagined.
In this way, will the height of the fence be raised again in the future? Will the authorities erect more barriers to "ruin more beautiful scenery"? The Japanese media bluntly stated, "If the behavior of tourists becomes more and more excessive, the obstacles that obscure the landscape may become higher and higher." "
epilogue
Readers, there are a lot of controversial practices mentioned in the article, do you agree or oppose it? Feel free to leave a comment below and share your views with us!