Did Blocking Mt Fuji View Help Lawson & Kawaguchiko

I’m at the Lawson in Fuji Kawaguchiko to see how the black wall is doing, more than the photo of Mt Fuji 😂 #lawson #mountfuji

[wjohnstevens]

There is a zebra crossing with traffic lights, that doesn't make any sense. Have a trafic light crossing or a zebra crossing, one or the other.

[ascomycotinazzz]

For people who dont know: The blockade is so people dont take picture from that particular side which is very narrow and made people jaywalk frequently causing traffic accident

[treasurechest]

Social media / insta zombies. The world is getting dumber.

[gotakazawa]

As an average Japanese person, I'd like to share my personal opinion. However, this is also a heartfelt message to tourists and a warning to help prevent any tragic incidents in the near future. There is no humor in this message.

First of all, in Japan, the concept of "jaywalking" does not exist. Moreover, it is common sense to use pedestrian crossings and obey traffic signals, regardless of whether cars are coming. Strictly speaking, breaking these rules is illegal. The laws are made with the assumption that almost everyone will follow them. This is a significant difference from many other countries, for better or worse.

Visitors from other countries should generally be aware of these rules and manners beforehand. If they are not, they should pay attention to warning signs and observe how Japanese people behave, then imitate their actions. The safety and cleanliness that Japanese people have built are not for disrespectful tourists who ignore our rules and manners.

Although the government, the tourism industry, and some parts of the food service industry encourage visitors to Japan, I feel that public opinion is now divided. This means that roughly 50 million Japanese people do not welcome tourists who disregard our laws and customs, and believe that entry restrictions or high entry taxes should be imposed.

As an intermediate-level English speaker, I used Google Translate to help write this, so I'm not sure if I'm conveying my message accurately. However, I hope my thoughts are understood.

[redsamurai]

problem is its not a tourist spot, it's a residential area where people live. so i guess the residents got weary of tourist crowds and honking all day. the crowd is much worse at fushimi inari in kyoto where tourist dash across the road from inari station but no one's complaining because it's a tourist spot.

[ohpeep]

What a bunch of intelligent tourists. Chinese tourists come to my country too and they greeted me by spiting on my foot.

[u-ux]

I have a technological solution for this issue.... put giant infrared spotlights in Lawson's and it will ruin everybody's picture. Lawson's/Japan Transit Authority, feel free to hire me as a consultant on this project lol

[xeonsteelcrest]

not trying to be racist, but it seems that the issue mostly stems from Chinese tourist behaviors

[dragonzord]

I Feel like them trying to block out the view just brought even more tourists..

[ACiruka]

I am Japanese, but I have no idea what is so good about the combination of Mt. Fuji and Lawson.I think foreigners have a crazy sense of beauty.

[vivk]

It’s a group tourist coach, that’s mean the tour guide brought a big group here by bus

[RedKanuck]

Somebody, somewhere is looking for the next iconic shot of Mt. Fuji with a Daiso store in the foreground.

[ndyajeff]

I think that Lawsons could build a brick wall on their side and make a raised stand for photos and charge like 500JYP for 1 minute on the stand. 
At that price they could hire a guard to manage crowds.. 

Set up a nice cue line, make it safer and self sustaining financially.

[Commonsenseisnotcommon]

I kept hearing about this, but I didn’t realize the insanity that it was. This is crazy. There are so many people. Are these Taurus from outside of the country? Are they local domestic Japanese tourist that realize that there’ Instagram. I just have never in my life seen this many people just show up to random gas station to take a picture.

[tsuu]

Why they installed it over there?
Why not above Lawson's roof?
They still keep taking pictures cause you can still see Mt. Fuji from the parking area!
Just contact the owner of that Lawson, and ask them to install on their roof, it's already causing public disturbance, they will comply.

Sometimes i couldn't understand how theysolve problems😵‍💫

[karenedwards]

I plan on climbing Mt. Fuji next year. I'm not sure if I will stop by the Lawson's.

[Photoline]

More people are showing up because this location is INfamous. I've also seen tourists do the exact opposite of what signs tell them to, "because it's there".

[tirednsnarky]

I would never walk past a Lawson without going in! Why don't they install barriers to block the view on top of the Lawson as well?

[Jeremy-lqii]

I'm non Japanese but seeing this making me think these tourists are really annoying for not following traffic rules. Climbing on railings and any other public structures is a big no for safety reason. Just for the sake of taking that perfect picture for social media and ignore all warning signage and the law of a country these people are really unbelievable.

[jefri]

I was there last week on the day the wall brought up, I knew straight away that the materials at the walls is very poor and would be broken/poke easily. It won't last long and will need replacement again.