Japan Erects Wall Blocking Mount Fuji View to Ward off Tourists | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Japan Erects Wall Blocking Mount Fuji View to Ward off Tourists | Vantage with Palki Sharma
Mount Fuji is Japan’s highest mountain. But soon, its view will be blocked. Japan is erecting an 8-foot wall to ward off tourists. Because tourists misbehave and overcrowd a popular photo spot near Mount Fuji. Japan is witnessing "overtourism" amid a travel boom. 33 million people are expected to visit Japan this year. In a first, Japan saw more than three million tourists in march. But this nation is hardly the only one. Tourism will break records globally in 2024. It will add $11.1 trillion to the global economy. But at the same time, overtourism will create an array of problems including overcrowding, infrastructure problems, and soaring housing costs. So many countries are battling overtourism with over-the-top solutions. Palki Sharma tells you how.
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[@manumudgal5776]

Recently tourist in Japan have been creating trouble for local people. No wonder they have to do this.

[@DavidZ4-gg3dm]

How will an 8ft wall block the view?

[@ohpeep3723]

​@@DavidZ4-gg3dm it blocks the view from the road which tourists take photo. Tourists blocked the road basically

[@zilistika]

I was at this place two months ago and yes so many dumb tourists blocking the entire street to get that photo. I just walked past after buying coffee at the shop and didnt understand whats the big deal about it. You can get similar view from many other locations. Why does anyone need a store to appear in their photo?. Silly!

[@yunusaminbari3060]

All Japan have to do is to close that particular street and make it tourist spot. You can’t wish tourists benefits without accepting deferent culture activities.

[@zilistika]

@@yunusaminbari3060 They cannot close that street as it is the main street that takes all the traffic from and to the primary train station of the town.

[@connordoyle502]

@@yunusaminbari3060 yeah about to say Kawaguchiko train station is like 30 meters from that spot all passenger buses commute through it. Im at lake kawaguchiko right now and laughed when I got off the train 4 days ago, theres so many other great spots to take pictures of Fuji

[@ohpeep3723]

​@@yunusaminbari3060Prioritize other country citizens more than their own? This is not US bruh.

[@uttblackboard]

Japan is actually building that wall to stop Godzilla!

[@mitanand69]

or zombies

[@mabadatzhedza5642]

😊

[@trenchcoatbrigade698]

Cringe. Seriously cringe. Get a life.

[@MaiAngelTv]

😂😂😂😂

[@user-ql3lf4jt6q]

You found out...

[@Sarbet888]

I usually move on after I read the headline, but with Palki, every piece of news is interesting. Who knew tourists cause such trouble for some countries?

[@jamesrawlins735]

It was just in March that Japan banned tourists from certain streets in Kyoto - the ones with teahouses where geishas work. Too many ill-behaved tourists. They also are limiting the number of people who can climb Mt. Fuji each day (4,000 people) and are now charging a fee.

[@abodemetto8127]

Dear Japan, the world needs a clearer view of the mountain 😂😂

[@AnkitKumar-kz3mm]

Nice...we got the meaning

[@MajorAddiction]

The "Mount Fuji money shot"

[@__BlacklotuS__]

dear tourists! quit being trashy and disrespectful

[@DomFileoreum]

Dear tourist, stop being criminal assholes and maybe you will get your mountain view

[@sharmat.ravindran9889]

I like the way you conclude all your videos. Those final phrases stick with me long after I've finished watching, making the content unforgettable

[@chewie94116]

People should respect the road and traffic. People should respect other people who live there and the shops around there. They do not need to go crazy. I have been to Japan many times and still have not visited Mt Fuji. I can see it from far away. That is good enough for me.

[@YBgusi]

他の人に迷惑をかけない !

[@rosecarrier5776]

This is crazy. Why go to Japan and cause so much trouble?

[@maxttk97]

tourists with zero manners and respect for the country are increasing.

[@peekaboopeekaboo1165]

What trouble ...? Taking images with handheld devices ?

[@maxttk97]

@@peekaboopeekaboo1165 watch and listen carefully to the full video before commenting smh

[@peekaboopeekaboo1165]

@@maxttk97 Ah yes ... the littering and minor accidents . 🤷 Exaggerations. It's not a crime .

[@maxttk97]

@@peekaboopeekaboo1165 wow just wow you watched the whole video and the only thing you got out of it was that? Did you even even finish school or were able to?

[@sushileye]

Palki Sharma is best journalist from india..the way she narrates and has unbiased opinion on any matter of discussion is unique. She should be part of indian foreign affairs in future.

[@KIM-xl6zs]

Too bad she is biased in some topics, just like other journalists

[@Greek0715]

She does show some biases, particularly when India is criticized. Then she gets a little bent out of shape.

[@nikitasharma7805]

​@Kumaradarsh893😂😂 logic???? We can call somebody "biased" only when they are not speaking of our choice????? And you are also calling that person hypocrite without knowing his/her background or the context he/she was referring to

[@Spoon89803]

@Kumaradarsh893 actually, Palki is quite biased when it comes to topics related to India, China, and Pakistan most especially, and it is perfectly fine because she is human. In this report she included India as a destination that tourists ought to consider, but many of the folks I know, particularly girls, have said they'd never visit again because they don't believe it is tourist friendly; in contrast some of these same folks also visited the countries that were labelled as being less tourist friendly, and they actually loved it. Being prejudiced/biased is a consequence of personal experience or what concerns you directly, like in the case of Palki that is Indian and is always championing how great India is (and I agree with most), this is in no way HYPOCRISY.

[@unknown.m.e]

​@@KIM-xl6zs yes she is Indian so she is a little biased when it comes to Indian matters. No one supports their enemy country and justify it

[@sm1256]

Then Indians, Its better to look for options internally. we have Himalayas and other hill stations for snow, Rajasthan for desert and beautiful resorts, lakshadweep and andaman for beaches, many temple cities etc.

[@User9i76]

You are right. But tourism has it's own problems as well. Mostly local people of the tourists area face problems like too much garbage people throw randomly, expensive markets, noise, too much unexpected traffic and much more. In india, authorities should be concerned about these problems as well with solutions only then they should promote more tourism.

[@nuancedrenditions]

It’s always better to expand your horizons. Otherwise you are a frog in a well. Your patriotism for country is much appreciated but doesn’t mean one doesn’t want to travel the world. Also there are numerous climate systems and wonders of nature that are simply not available in India. Also Indian tourists locally behave 💀

[@peekaboopeekaboo1165]

gang rape ...

[@SingularityHRT]

And Govt regulates it too far and does too little to support the locals and the tourists. We Indians Ourselves feel disgusted. Most Foreigners will never want to visit than those Who have the highest of tolerances.

[@maitrayparikh321]

those local places are already crowded

[@ramzan7563]

Hey, thanks for including SL in the list! Much appreciated 🔥❤

[@jwt1035]

I personally witnessed the horde of tourists trying to get their photo taken in front of that Lawson in Kawaguchiko. I couldn’t understand what the appeal was. The pagoda at the top of the hill was worse. You couldn’t even move.

[@-ratto-]

They imitate how influencers take pictures

[@GK-lf1ll]

Those countries can simply limit tourist visas, instead of welcoming first and disappointing later.

[@rdil8848]

If it is in India, then local people charges money for taking pictures on their roof

[@Shomom7]

Actually that is a great business opportunity for this Lawson. Wow.

[@ReallyMaxx]

Imagine if tourists listened, and all of them decided not to visit the places that do not want them all together.

[@MadAtheist]

They could erect a tower somewhere away from the residential locality for a better view of Fuji and enforce tourism rules. Win win for all .

[@paris9332]

but you fail to understand that tourists are not going to stay in the tower. They move around and cause nuisance everywhere they go.

[@chamsterMike]

5:07 Subtly promoting own country's tourism. Put it at the bottom of the list so it doesn't seem biased. I like it, very classy. Keep it up!

[@reinpinebook825]

They hate overtourism yet they relied on the economy of overtourism. Ironic.

[@mariaelda6271]

Tourism income helps all countries but to say that Japan "relies" on it is a stretch. Japan's top income earner is still its auto industry.

[@shyamsundarrajan2469]

They just want the money not the people

[@maxttk97]

did you watch the video? they don't hate over tourism, they hate people who visit that has no manners and respect for their country.

[@afrazamjad1644]

​@@maxttk97The unmannered behaviour is a biproduct of overtourism

[@maxttk97]

@@afrazamjad1644 i.e. the measure taken to combat it. I prefer countries preserve it's integrity instead of sucking up to tourists money.

[@readg4fun]

One of my favorite newscasters.

[@miqoi9067]

I was there last march and that road in front of lawson is the main road going to bus/train station. buses will pass by in that road and tourist flock jaywalking in that certain area and becomes crowded.

[@ScissorN]

In my country they would have told us citizens to move to another place if we have a problem so they can make tourists happy … big ups to Japan for putting its citizen first

[@pitepoiujll]

srilanka best tourist destination

[@ommm7804]

Google should add an auto suggest to alert a traveller when he is about to book for his destination. Just like it shares data of crowded places.

[@greendragonspirit1646]

I think the Japanese need to understand how tourism might be the only thing keeping their economy going 😂, but the least tourists can do is be respectful .

[@gameplays_ts]

There is something about her presentation that is absolutely mesmerizing. Great work, Palki Sharma!!

[@gnic09]

There may be some regions in some countries that either want tourists or don't want them for various reasons. Also, it may be difficult to get visas to travel to some countries that claim to welcome tourists e.g. USA. This is a barrier to travel.

[@1976truth]

Let's go to Vietnam and Philippines Who welcomed tourist

[@maxttk97]

Yes ill mannered and disrespectful tourists. Let's see how long that last.

[@krmon1992]

Some parts of Pilipens is dangerous lol

[@Craigtcs]

If tourist want to act like assholes and climb on private property, block traffic and make loud noises at 4am. Then yes, don’t go to Japan. If fact don’t travel anywhere.

[@anon7641]

@@Craigtcsabsolutely

[@realracing3specter295]

but they both are flooded with european/russian/american tourists, who just dont leave... in the name of digital nomad culture.

[@LiLiAixiu]

I want to go to Palawan, Philippines.

[@dodzb7362]

They are blocking the view because the visitors are very rude to the locals, blocking the traffic. Invading the privacy of the nearby building. Too much hype of the location, overcrowding is not a good thing as well.

[@filipepedro8272]

Also yen is performing bad against the dollar

[@user-lw3no3ok5k]

Too much of tourists is disturbing for the locals

[@Romach069]

We welcome you tourist here in Philippines 😀

[@residentresident2370]

Started Globalization they said the world should be a small town , now complaining about tourism and immigration. I believe if those countries don’t want tourists they should restrict their tourist visas as simple as that.

[@user-li5se2ur7l]

Thank you palki team 🎉!

[@spoidy3180]

When tourist will vanish the shop owners complaining now will cry about no tourism😂😂

[@VigneshD25]

Japanese, they don't do that. They will try to avoid contact with foreigners as mucn as possible.

[@megha6865]

Case of Extreme tourism, unruly tourism is a big problem. We saw Spain doing this. Now Japan. Slowly many countries will follow to handle bad tourists. Unfortunately this will affect good tourists also

[@peekaboopeekaboo1165]

​@@megha6865 Bad tourists = Actually causing physical damage; thefts; altercations; violence

[@rickycool6083]

Why would they complain?

[@alankarkhare12]

I would rather go hiking on Mt. Fuji and experience its beauty up close.

[@a.k.p.4061]

Your end msg was so apt - choose wisely ❤😊 It's required coz going to those Countries just for the perfect shot is so overrated. I came back from Japan in Apr and truly it is over crowded with Tourists. All the famous places had long queues n shopping was like being in any crowded markets of India 😅😂

[@shreyasrk4353]

Japan in my bucket list 2024❤️

[@himasekiwari155]

Seriously i love the way palki sharma tells news one of my favorite news anchor

[@ashishmaurya5017]

More importantly India should learn from Japan about how a country can protect & also develop own natural assets. If tourism development not possible still India need to protect its tourist places. Many are already destroyed especially mention of Nanital, Massoorie, Shimla, Manali, Rishkesh etc etc all popular hill stations converted in to congested cities.

[@BureaucracyWorld]

Go to Thailand. Thailand always welcome tourists.

[@strawmanfallacy8666]

Thailand literally included in the list of countries who hate tourists/ don't want more tourists.

[@Spoon89803]

@@strawmanfallacy8666 I don't agree with that list, she included India as a place that wants tourists and is tourist friendly, yet many of my acquaintances, particularly women, would say they will never visit India again or recommend it to anyone else because they do not believe it is tourist friendly; but they all said very good things about Thailand. In the end, personal experience will always differ regardless of the statistics. I would like to visit India, but not because Palki says it is tourist friendly, but because I feel it is worth visiting and same can be said for Thailand and virtually every other country on each of the lists in this report.

[@dhirajreddy56]

​​@@Spoon89803palki dint use the word tourist friendly!!! She just said few counties welcoming tourists right now support them. Dont add ur own words!!!

[@Spoon89803]

@@dhirajreddy56 if that is not what she was implying then why would she add it to the list then? You don’t need everything to be spelled out you know.

[@dhirajreddy56]

@@Spoon89803 the topic of this video is about more crowded tourist country and less crowded tourist country. India was added in list of countries which need tourist and are okay to go. India is not a terrorist country. But a developing country with huge population.

[@parikshitgupta343]

Dear Japan, tourist are not kids whom you punish by building walls, instead built a parking space and more beautiful photogenic places where tourist can get a better view and can take better pictures without destroying your city

[@aforadorable6006]

🪷 There's Mount Mayon in the Philippines. It is like Mount Fuji but tropical. You can take unlimited photos. 🌴

[@SHOBHATIWARITHECREATOR]

Probably Anime is the reason

[@VTX-04]

Yes, weebs are reason 😂

[@KingAlphaOmega]

Everybody hates anime now

[@adityabansal7809]

@@KingAlphaOmega ironically most people who hate anime/manga are those who haven't watched/read a single one.

[@may21136]

​@@adityabansal7809Yeah lol. It's kinda strange that people can have opinion about content they haven't consumed for themselves to begin with.

[@realracing3specter295]

but people are watching anime for over 3 decades now... how it could be the reason?

[@priyasmitaray]

3:12 Overtourism

[@thewiningteamtv]

❤

[@user-dg6qk3uf9k]

Respect culture and do your research ❤

[@pngmick]

It's the town council responsible. Overcrowding and dangerous for people. Build a purpose-built viewing deck years ago would have prevented all this.

[@N_chanting]

There are many other great views of Fujisan. I even went up to a certain height on the mountain itself. Wanting tourist money but no tourists, is an exercise in hypocrisy, though. Even every shrine charges entrance fees from tourists. /

[@OrganicLithiumFarm]

In the Philippines the Volcano there is the most perfect cone shape in the World but Fuji beats it because Its captivating to see snow around it. Japan is a well thought of place its addictive to go there it felt like they plan this some 100+++ years ago.

[@zinny999]

Hahahahha meanwhile you can't see The Tallest and largest mountain Himalayas from India because of smoke and pollution.. yet she criticism of Japan 😂😂😂😅

[@abhisekprasadmallick8387]

I am not a fan of crowding in general and I hate going to a place that's already overcrowded let's go to least crowded places at least you will have silence and harmony

[@anon7641]

I wonder why anyone would want to go where no one wants you??? Its so sad

[@realracing3specter295]

exactly, they just want money, not people... they already consider tourists as trash people from trash countries, so why go there?

[@user-bl6gh6ze5k]

I like landscapes where Mt fuji dominates,such as the view from Lake yamanaka or Asagiri Plateau,but foreigners have a different perspective , don`t they?

[@thrillereighties8241]

So Japanese tourists are everywhere taking pictures of everything but gets excited when they themselves experience tourism?

[@rommelflores2618]

I was there last month to Tokyo then trip to Lawson at that exact spot but clouds prevented us to see Mt Fuji.

[@amruthasindhu700]

Traveling abroad is just overrated!!

[@FakeReal007]

lol only to those who can't afford it. If you won free airfare, hotel and meals to any tourist destination in the world of your choice, you would decline?

[@piushpaul4880]

​@@FakeReal007yep, you see that's the assumption you need. Many places in Himalayas have no fight cost, can travel 100x cheap

[@realracing3specter295]

but they have travel channels, they are travel influencers, who are "paid" in advance for their entire trips already... there is a huge rise in those people who travel for someone else, or for their "audience"... not for themselves... there are less people who actually want to travel to feel good and have good experience, and could actually afford it in the first place. but now they are all replaced by trashy influencers, whose only job is to travel for their sponsored companies... and THAT has made travelling abroad overrated and ridiculous.

[@usiohaki295]

Should erect a large billboard behind the store as well.

[@fv6125]

My girl Palki!!!!

[@chewie94116]

Tourism will bring 11.1 trillion dollars to Japan. Wow!

[@november132]

Why not just build a viewing platform/bridge over the road?

[@harishmankani7443]

Especially if u r coming to Japan be very respectful the way they r. Reciprocate.

[@akasuki8668]

Countries must come up with multiple solution for over-tourism. But tourists needs to keep their manners and show respects to local residents and all pubic and private areas. Some tourists stealing hotels’ belongings (pillow, tv, electronics and valuables). Packing multiple meals from breakfast buffet or pretending they paid for their meals… Tourists grabbing people’s arm with rare outfits whose on their way to work, just so the tourists can take multiple photos. Eyes being flashed, outfits ruined and showing up late to work is not pleasing at all. Cheery blossom trees take years to recover or they can easily get sick from an injury. It’s really heart-breaking to hear some tourists would shake and break branches for photos of good memories in Japan.

[@luz1959]

Great measure. Tourists believe they are allowed to do anything they want, wherever they go. They don't take into consideration the rights of native citizens. Well done!

[@skoizumi291101]

It looks much better without the store.

[@bigdaddyrichard75]

I just want to go to the arcade joints in Japan

[@chongyfresh4867]

Social media is the problem. Everyone wants to have the shot to chase “LIKES” and “VIEWS”. People travel to get content, not immersing themselves into the culture.

[@Loveydovey14344]

Philippines is our next destination.

[@samjellabilla4572]

While Palki Shama's voice transmits with international palatability, that of the male translator always seems to be designed only for the Indian people. I think this channel is broader than India n Indians ....

[@ashishmaurya5017]

Right now I am in Japan and Mt. fuji view can be seen uninterrupted from 10 km away from every direction if sky is not cloudy. I can see Japanese govt is only trying to increase tourism in everyway and not discouring it. I don’t understand why this incident became a news in India. I think Japan is trying to control the crowd and maintain the traffic situation to the normal and its a good step taken. Tourists has 100+ spots to cover much beautiful pic of Mt. fuji.

[@hubreydavid7864]

The best place for tourists to visit is Africa, the garden of Eden 🎉🎉❤❤

[@peaceforyou-ag]

Kudos to Japan for applying common sense.

[@sdatta123]

Like imported car, India should impose 70 to 100% tax on foreign pleasure tour and utilize that to develop Indian tourist spots to attract foreign tourist.

[@Dattebayo3089]

no one comes in India except healthcare, spirituality and to get 1M views on KZbin. India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are black listed countries for foreigners. Reason is overcrowding, unclean toilet and garbage. India is losing foreign tourists. Also india counts indian immigrant and nri tourists as foreigners. The number showed by govn is fake cuz indian immigrants, NRI are not foreigners.

[@Ryan-he2qz]

You should capt the entry of tourist only by batch. So everyone can experience the best and more solem . I love tourist they bring joy to us and excitement their energy make us do better . But yes. Nobody stops you to travel but let s bring and show respect and thanks to the hospitality of the respected nation and place that welcomes us.

[@devilinthebelfry7292]

And everyone likes to talk shit about the US being anti this or that.......What percent of our population are immigrants? I am the first born of an immigrant in the US. We are the most accepting place in the world and if you don't believe that look at countries like this, as much as I love Japan and study their history, or even India who is only .4% immigrants. I don't want to hear diversity anything out of most other counties until they caught up to the US.

[@likeapro1995]

You forgot about Madagascar! We need more tourists!!!

[@bhupenmistry9803]

Jai Bharat 🇮🇳❤

[@saipranay3416]

Avoid countries with arrogant behaviour towards tourism let us remind tourists is the boss

[@lemontea128]

Sorry to burst your bubbles. Tourists aren’t the boss. You visit a country , respect their rules and culture. Don’t bring your stupidity and arrogance with you.

[@realracing3specter295]

not a lot of countries consider tourists as guests, like here we say "atithi devo bhavah"... and we welcome them equal to a diety/god... but for them, tourists are just some trash people coming from trash countries, spreading trash and creating chaos... they have their own sets of high standards which tourists could not match, or are of lower blood lines. for them, tourists are nothing... its their ideology, we cannot impose our ideologies to them... they are like that.

[@seshadrisekharduttaluru4487]

They can as well construct a huge wall where people can walk around and take photos instead of crowding the streets

[@phillyop338]

time to explore other alternatives people, come to Africa

[@suryanshporwal7321]

Japan is also in my bucket list😢

[@NK-zy5qq]

Thanks P Sharma, visit Sri Lanka!

[@sladesurfer]

Why not just deny the visa? Or limit the Visa approval

[@rajsarkar]

An iron rod will also be popular if marketed perfectly

[@henrychoy2764]

fujifilm

[@Jus1408]

Good for them. I was there a few months ago and the tourists are annoying and have no consideration for the local residents.

[@casesully50]

I live in San Diego, I don't need to go anywhere 😎

[@Unity963]

This is prosparity at its height

[@NikangVideos6377]

So, where should the tourists go to get the pic of Mt Fuji??

[@realracing3specter295]

Fuji is a lot bigger than people could imagine, there might hundreds of view points around the mountain. but its important to note that its visible from over 200 km distance as well. In that state, if you put your head out of your building/car/train, it would be easily visible (if there are no clouds)

[@bydeena]

Thailand build a beautiful spot for tourist to see Wat Arun.

[@myranaam8562]

Good job Japan

[@megha6865]

Everyone is bothered by extreme tourism.

[@reel1tv587]

That just looks like a challenge to me. Accepted.

[@justgado2772]

To see my country’s name on overtourism list. Never knew but yeah, I noticed my capital city where I live really has flocks of foreigners lately.

[@sureshbhaiparekh6739]

It's only happening because of some more peoples are getting much more rich.. "VIJAYI VANDE MAATRAM..JAI BHAARAT"

[@TeaStallProduction]

Letting go Tourism revenue is not wise. Their currency has nose dived in past decade, while economy has stagnated. On the other hand they should build more and better vantage points, and maybe priced them $20 much like what European countries do for every tourist place in their country. Free FOREIGN CURRENCY REVENUE

[@prophetpeter5394]

You forgot Cape Town South Africa

[@amodpataskar5673]

Indian tourism industry is dependent on infrastructure development, unless our domestic market is fully used it is difficult to help international tourism

[@Centerfiremedia]

Make more Vistas for tourists. Distribute them.