The summer climbing season at Japan's iconic landmark, Mount Fuji, has come to a close, sparking evaluations of the recently implemented regulations. These measures were put in place to reduce environmental damage and to manage the heavy influx of domestic and international tourists. The assessment of how effective these regulations have been is now underway.

Mount Fuji is not only a popular tourist attraction but is also revered as a sacred symbol in Japanese culture. Ensuring the sustainability of the mountain's environment, while maintaining its availability for climbers, is a delicate balance. This issue is of national importance, and Japanese society expects effective environmental regulations to be implemented and respected.

Similar to Japan's approach to protecting Mount Fuji, the US and EU also have regulations in place to balance tourism and environmental conservation. In the US, national parks like Yellowstone or Yosemite implement regulations to maintain eco-balance while allowing millions of tourists yearly. Similarly, in EU, regulations are in place for popular natural sites, like Plitvice Lakes in Croatia or Cinque Terre in Italy to ensure sustainable tourism.