Japan cancels the Arakurayama Sengen Park Cherry Blossom Festival due to overtourism disrupting residents' lives. Officials cite unruly tourist behavior and infrastructure strain as key reasons.
Japan cancels its annual Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival due to unruly tourist actions like trespassing and defecating in private yards, citing threats to local life and safety.
Fujiyoshida authorities cancel annual cherry blossom festival due to overwhelming tourist crowds disrupting local life. The decision ends a decade-long event that drew thousands daily.
Fujiyoshida city cancels its popular cherry blossom festival due to overtourism complaints from residents. The weak yen has fueled record tourist numbers in Japan, causing overcrowding and disruption in local communities.