Japanese town sours on the crowds coming to see cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji

A viral photo of snow-capped Mount Fuji, a red pagoda and cherry blossoms has brought many tourists to a peaceful Japanese town

April 9, 2026Updated: April 9, 2026

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Japanese town sours on the crowds coming to see cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji

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