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Mt. Fuji Cherry Blossom Festival Canceled over Fears of Visitors Behaving Badly

Fujiyoshida ends a decade-long festival attracting 200,000 visitors annually due to congestion and nuisance, planning new measures to manage the expected April crowds.

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Authorities in Fujiyoshida in central Japan have canceled a spring cherry blossom festival at a popular Mt. Fuji viewing spot, citing residents’ concerns over congestion and nuisance behavior.

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Courrier international broke the news in on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
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