Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan and one of the country's most famous natural (1) __________. It is a tall volcano near Tokyo and can be seen from far away on clear days. Many people admire its beautiful shape and snowy peak. Mount Fuji, (2) __________ image appears frequently in Japanese traditional artworks, is important to Japanese culture and history. Every year, many visitors come to enjoy the scenery and take pictures. The mountain is also a place for quiet reflection and nature (3) __________.

Mount Fuji is not only beautiful but also meaningful to the environment and tourism. It attracts hikers and tourists from many countries. Many of them plan (4) __________ Mount Fuji during the summer as it's the climbing season. Tourism brings benefits to local areas; (5) __________, it is important to protect the mountain from pollution and overcrowding. When people respect nature and follow rules, Mount Fuji can stay clean and safe.

1. For many years, large numbers of tourists have crowded the historic streets of Kyoto, especially near temples and shrines. Visitors often take selfies and walk through very narrow alleys, making daily life difficult for local people. Geishas, who are important cultural symbols, have faced serious problems, such as being photographed without permission and hit with cigarette butts. There were also reports of tourists pulling their hair ornaments. These actions have caused growing concern in the city.

2. Kyoto welcomed over 40 million tourists in 2025, which is 20 times larger than the number of Kyoto residents. With so many tourists, this means there were more and more complaints about their bad behaviour and overcrowded streets. Thus, the city government has decided to take action. Some private alleys in the famous geisha district will be closed to tourists and only open to residents and geishas.

3. In addition, Kyoto plans to introduce a new tourism tax from March 2026, in which tourists have to pay an additional fee per night. However, Japan does not want fewer tourists. On the contrary, it hopes to spread visitors to quieter places, such as winter destinations outside Tokyo and Kyoto.