Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, has begun limiting entry to day trippers ...

according to the Japan National Tourism Organization. In May, Fujikawaguchiko, a small town at the base of Mount Fuji, had to erect a large black net to block the view of a popular photo spot ...

4 to 10, at Santica Hall in Kobe's Chuo Ward from Dec. 19 to 29, and at Fujifilm Photo Salon Osaka in that city's Chuo Ward from Jan. 10 to 16. Admission is free. (Mainichi) ...