TOKYO -- Mt. Fuji officially opened to climbers on Monday with new restrictions and tolls aimed at preventing the excessive crowds that come with overtourism as well as dangerously fast ascents.
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Mt. Fuji opens for season with traffic cap, toll to combat overtourism
Local governments hope new restrictions help reduce crowds and accidents
Overtourism has become a problem at Mt. Fuji, Japan's tallest and most iconic mountain. (Photo by Takayuki Matsunaga)
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