This Japanese town cancelled its cherry blossom festival to stop overtourism. It didn’t work
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Fujiyoshida was a sleepy town with a great view — until its cherry blossoms went viral on social media. Now, it’s the latest travel hotspot struggling to find ways to balance tourism with liveability.
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May 26, 2026