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AnewZ Morning Brief - 8 February, 2026

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Japan cancels Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival after tourist behaviour concerns

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Japan cancels Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival after tourist behaviour concerns

A Japanese city near Mount Fuji has cancelled its annual cherry blossom festival, saying growing numbers of badly behaved tourists are disrupting daily life for residents.

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