Japanese authorities in a town near Mount Fuji have cancelled this year's cherry blossom festival, saying a surge in tourist numbers is unmanageable for locals. The influx of tourists to the town of ...

TOKYO, Japan — A cherry blossom festival boasting a highly Instagrammable view of Japan's Mount Fuji has been canceled after residents complained of overtourism fueled by the weak yen. The city of ...

The festival began in 2016, when city authorities opened the gates of Arakurayama Sengen Park to host visitors during the cherry blossom season. Home to a pagoda overlooking the town, the park quickly ...

Authorities in the Japanese city of Fujiyoshida have decided to cancel a long-running spring cherry blossom festival at one of the country’s most photographed Mount Fuji viewpoints after residents ...

The Arakurayama Sengen Park Cherry Blossom Festival has been cancelled this year due to concerns over tourist behaviour. Credit: Pexels A cherry blossom festival at a popular Mount Fuji viewing spot ...

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The city of Fujiyoshida in Yamanashi Prefecture, to the west of Tokyo, on Tuesday announced its annual festival had been scrapped this year. It is notable for a coveted view of Mount Fuji, the iconic ...

Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes the cherry blossoms. The delicate pale pink petals are typically associated with Japan, where the iconic festival dedicated to them attracts ...

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Spring, with its colorful and fragrant flowers, is a favorite season for many. We can all agree that we should stop and smell the roses. But, should you see the cherry blossoms? Is a visit to ...

Japan's iconic cherry blossom festival at Arakurayama Sengen Park, near Mount Fuji, has been cancelled this year due to a surge in disruptive tourist behavior. The festival, which draws around 200,000 ...