May 8, 2024 · One week after a small Japanese town announced it was taking unorthodox measures to prevent overtourism at a popular selfie spot, a business caught up in the …

Jul 4, 2023 · The Lawson food store is a two-and-a-half-hour train ride south-west of Tokyo and has become a very popular photo spot for visitors. What's so spectacular about it is that Japan …

May 22, 2024 · Officials in the resort town of Fujikawaguchiko in Yamanashi Prefecture felt the large barrier was necessary to stop hordes of disrespectful tourists causing unrest in the area. …

Mar 11, 2024 · This iconic Lawson is located only 3 minutes away from Kawaguchiko Station. Given its newfound popularity on social media, you won’t be surprised to hear that the outside …

A Lawson convenience store in the town of Kawaguchiko, just down the road from the area’s namesake station, sees a sizeable crowd of visitors trying to get a snapshot of its storefront …

Aug 22, 2024 · Authorities say the screen will be reinstalled if tourists return in large numbers. A town in Japan got so fed up with tourists earlier this year that they built a huge fence blocking …

The Lawson saw an overwhelming mass of visitors on a daily basis trying to get a snapshot of its modern blue facade against the natural splendour of Japan’s tallest peak, Mt Fuji.

May 22, 2024 · At more than 12,000 feet, it's hard to miss Japan's Mount Fuji from nearby towns. One of the most popular vantage points is in front of a convenience store in Fujikawaguchiko. …

May 31, 2024 · A unique view of Mt. Fuji resting on top of the convenience store, LAWSON Kawaguchiko Station’s rooftop, gained enormous popularity after the picture posted by a non …

Jan 24, 2025 · The iconic Lawson in Kawaguchiko Town became a magnet for tourists eager to capture a photo of Mt Fuji seemingly floating above the store's roof. However, the influx …