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Second Japan town blocks view of Mount Fuji in battle with problem tourists

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A town in Japan is taking steps to stop tourists from causing trouble while attempting to capture the perfect picture of Mount Fuji – a month after a nearby destination was forced to take drastic measures.

Fuji City, in the Shizuoka prefecture, is home to ‘The Fuji Dream Bridge’, which aligns directly with the outline of the famous – and from some angles the steps look like they’s highest peak.

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