Japanese town blocks iconic Mount Fuji viewto deter tourists | BBC News

Mount Fuji is one of Japan's most iconic landmarks,and in recent years, social media has made photographing it even more popular.

But that's created a bit of a problem for residents ofFujikawaguchiko, a town with an incredible view, whichis being swamped by millions of tourists.

Residents have now decided they've had enough.

And to keep the selfie-crowds away, they're taking theunlikely step of putting up a huge barrier to block the view.