観光客殺到した富士山撮影スポット、地元自治体が対策用の幕を撤去
Local government removes protective curtains at Mt. Fuji photo spot flooded with tourists
Local government removes protective curtains at Mt. Fuji photo spot flooded with tourists
山梨県の富士河口湖町はこのほど、人気の撮影スポットにオーバーツーリズム(観光公害)対策として設置した巨大な幕をひっそりと撤去した
The town of Fujikawaguchiko in Yamanashi Prefecture recently quietly removed a huge curtain that had been erected at a popular photo spot as a measure against overtourism (tourist pollution).
The town of Fujikawaguchiko in Yamanashi Prefecture recently quietly removed a huge curtain that had been erected at a popular photo spot as a measure against overtourism (tourist pollution).
富士登山吉田ルートの裾野に位置する同町にはかねて外国人観光客が押し寄せ、富士山の完璧な写真を撮影しようと試みていた
The town, located at the foot of the Yoshida route for climbing Mt. Fuji, has been thronged with foreign tourists for some time, trying to take the perfect photo of Mt. Fuji.
The town, located at the foot of the Yoshida route for climbing Mt. Fuji, has been thronged with foreign tourists for some time, trying to take the perfect photo of Mt. Fuji.
観光客らはコンビニエンスストア「ローソン河口湖駅前店」から町道を挟んで立ち、ネオンの輝く店舗とその後ろで静かに佇(たたず)む富士山のコントラストをカメラに収めようとする
Tourists stand across the street from the Lawson Kawaguchiko Ekimae convenience store, trying to capture the contrast between the neon-lit store and Mt. Fuji, which stands quietly in the background.
Tourists stand across the street from the Lawson Kawaguchiko Ekimae convenience store, trying to capture the contrast between the neon-lit store and Mt. Fuji, which stands quietly in the background.
このため歩道に大勢の人が集まる状態になるとして地元自治体が問題視
Local governments have raised concerns about this, as it causes large numbers of people to gather on the sidewalks.
Local governments have raised concerns about this, as it causes large numbers of people to gather on the sidewalks.
5月には高さ2.5メートル、幅20メートルのメッシュ状の幕を設置して視界を遮る措置を講じていた
In May, measures were taken to block visibility by installing mesh-like curtains 2.5 meters high and 20 meters wide.
In May, measures were taken to block visibility by installing mesh-like curtains 2.5 meters high and 20 meters wide.
幕の設置以前には観光客らに対して、交通ルールを守らず、ごみを捨てていくなどの苦情が地元住民から出ていた
Before the curtains were installed, local residents had complained about tourists not following traffic rules and throwing away garbage.
Before the curtains were installed, local residents had complained about tourists not following traffic rules and throwing away garbage.
看板や警備員を配置しても改善には至らず、幕の設置に踏み切ったという
Placing signboards and security guards did not improve the situation, so they decided to install curtains.
Placing signboards and security guards did not improve the situation, so they decided to install curtains.
しかし、今月15日になって町の当局者らは幕を撤去
However, on the 15th of this month, town officials removed the curtain.
However, on the 15th of this month, town officials removed the curtain.
当初は周辺地域の強風への対処と説明していたが、現在は再設置の予定がないことを明らかにしている
Initially, it was explained that it was a response to strong winds in the surrounding area, but it has now been revealed that there are no plans to reinstall it.
Initially, it was explained that it was a response to strong winds in the surrounding area, but it has now been revealed that there are no plans to reinstall it.
ある町議はCNNの取材に答え、5月に幕を設置して以降、現場の道路周辺にいつまでもいる人々はいなくなったと説明
A town councilor told CNN that since the curtains were installed in May, there have been no longer any permanent residents around the road.
A town councilor told CNN that since the curtains were installed in May, there have been no longer any permanent residents around the road.
設置は効果があったとの認識を示した
They recognized that the installation was effective.
They recognized that the installation was effective.
その上で、警備員の配置は続けており、状況が変わればまた幕を設置することもあり得ると付け加えた
He added that security guards will continue to be deployed and that the curtains may be installed again if the situation changes.
He added that security guards will continue to be deployed and that the curtains may be installed again if the situation changes.