Japanese town to build screen blocking Mount Fuji view in bid to fend off tourists

The town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists.

Known for a number of scenic photo spots that offer a near-perfect shot of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, the town on Tuesday began constructing a large black screen on a stretch of a sidewalk to block the view of the mountain. The reason: misbehaving foreign tourists.

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"Kawaguchiko is a town built on tourism, and I welcome many visitors...