A Japanese town with breathtaking views of Mount Fuji has become so overrun with selfie-taking tourists that it is putting up a barrier to block the picturesque vista of the sacred mountain.

Fujikawaguchiko, Japan, known for its photo spots, began constructing a screen to block the view of Mount Fuji; foreign tourists have triggered complaints from residents.

The Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko has erected a giant black net to block views of Mount Fuji, a reaction to the town’s huge popularity on Instagram and other social media platforms.

Japanese authorities erected a barrier at the site of a popular spot to take photos of the country’s famous Mount Fuji. The drastic decision to block the view of Mt. Fuji symbolizes tensions ...

A frog holding a taro-leaf umbrella. A parade of frolicking animals. An Ukiyo-e style Mount Fuji. Giant waves. A Japanese artist who goes by the name Lito carves these delicate designs on fallen ...

The Great Wave off Kanagawa (1831). Kanagawa-oki nami-ura opens the series of Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (circa 1831). In it, Hokusai captures the moment a gigantic swell threatens to roll ...

The world’s most powerful passport just got a little bit more beautiful. Japan will start issuing passports featuring art by ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai for people applying from February 4.

The Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko has erected a giant black net to block views of Mount Fuji, a reaction to the town’s huge popularity on Instagram and other social media platforms.