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Japan Struggles With What Some There Call “Tourism Pollution”

A viral photo of snow-capped Mount Fuji, a red pagoda and cherry blossoms has brought many tourists to a peaceful Japanese town. Complaints soon followed the crowds — extra traffic, piles of litter and bad manners. Fujiyoshida even canceled its annual cherry …

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