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Fujiyoshida city has canceled its 10-year cherry blossom festival to shield residents from overtourism fueled by Japan’s weak yen; the event typically draws about 200,000 visitors, and officials warn the nearby park site could still see crowds even without the festival.
Fujiyoshida city cancelled the Arakurayama Sengen park cherry blossom festival near Mount Fuji this year due to rising disruptive tourist behaviour, including trespassing and littering, that threatens residents’ lives; the decade-long event drew about 200,000 visitors annually (more than 10,000 per day at peak), and officials will bolster security, add temporary parking and portable toilets at the venue, which may still attract crowds for its Mount Fuji views.