In light of increasing tourist misconduct and residents’ concerns, the annual Cherry Blossom Festival at Arakurayama Sengen Park in Japan will not take place this year. The details. You have likely ...

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FUJIYOSHIDA, Yamanashi Prefecture--The trouble started with a beautiful photo. Social media was soon awash with the lovely view of Japan's snow-capped Mount Fuji looming over a red pagoda and the ...