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flag The Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival in Japan is canceled in 2026 due to overtourism, citing resident disruptions and record tourism levels.

flag The Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival in Fujiyoshida, Japan, has been canceled for 2026 due to overtourism, with local officials citing severe disruptions to residents’ daily lives, including traffic congestion, littering, and trespassing. flag The event, which typically drew around 200,000 visitors, faced mounting pressure amid a record 42.7 million tourists in Japan in 2025, fueled by a weak yen. flag Officials emphasized the need to protect community well-being, marking the first cancellation in the festival’s recent history.

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