Fuji cancels cherry blossom festival due to tourism

In Japan, the cherry blossom festival at Mount Fuji has been canceled. The reason is the massive influx of tourists, which seriously disrupts the daily lives of local residents. Authorities report numerous cases of unauthorized entry onto private properties and into homes. Tourists create dangerous situations for schoolchildren by pushing them onto roadways, react aggressively to residents' complaints, and cause sanitation issues by using private areas as toilets.

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Mount Fuji is a popular tourist destination, and the cherry blossom festival attracts tens of thousands of visitors.