# This is why we can't have nice things: asshole tourists in Japan

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**Post date:** [April 9, 2026, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-why-we-cant-have-nice-things-asshole-tourists-in-japan/1002391/205 "2026-04-09T23:21:37Z")

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The curse of living near Mt. Fuji when the cherry trees are in bloom.

> **[Japanese town sours on the crowds coming to see cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji](https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/japanese-town-sours-crowds-coming-cherry-blossoms-mount-131868517)**
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> A viral photo of snow-capped Mount Fuji, a red pagoda and cherry blossoms has brought many tourists to a peaceful Japanese town

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