Fujikawaguchiko wants to fend off misbehaving foreign tourists The town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists. Known for a number of scenic photo spots that offer a near-perfect shot of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, the town on Tuesday began constructing a large black screen on a stretch of a sidewalk to block the view of the mountain. The reason: misbehaving foreign tourists. “Kawaguchiko is a town built on tourism, and I welcome many visitors, and the town welcomes them too, but there are many things about their manners that are worrying,” said Michie Motomochi, owner of a cafe serving Japanese sweets “ohagi,” near the soon-to-be-blocked photo spot. Workers set up a barricade near the Lawson convenience store, background, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Fujikawaguchiko town...
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Hotel guests should always security-proof their rooms to prevent thieves from breaking in. The team at Online-Bedrooms have revealed six ways to tightly secure hotel rooms and personal items whilst on holiday. Hotel rooms are generally equipped with an automatic locking system as well as a bolt-locked safe to secure all personal belongings. Some hotels are at serious risk of break-ins as hackers have found new ways to exploit door locks by creating master keys which give them full access to a room. This is more likely to happen in hotels with more modern, electronic lock systems. Those travelling alone or with families might find extra comfort in security-proofing their rooms with a door wedge or portable locks. The experts are advising guests to check their door locks as the...
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