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Shizuoka Mulls Steep Fee to Climb Mt. Fuji as Overtourism Continues
After seeing Yamanashi Prefecture's success with levying entrance fees on Mt. Fuji hikers, Shizokua says it'll follow suit. The prefecture says it'll…

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After seeing Yamanashi Prefecture's success with levying entrance fees on Mt. Fuji hikers, Shizokua says it'll follow suit. The prefecture says it'll…
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