Japan eyes Chinese tram for Mount Fuji

Japan's Mount Fuji eyes China-made tram to transport hikers, source says
Japanese authorities seeking to reduce the carbon footprint and overcrowding at Mount Fuji will propose a trackless, rubber-tyred tram system made by China's CRRC to transport climbers, a person with direct knowledge of the plan said.
Japan’s Mount Fuji eyes tram to tackle carbon footprint and overtourism
Mount Fuji was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013, further boosting its appeal. But the distinction came on the condition that Japan reduce overcrowding, environmental harm from visitors, and fix the artificial landscape, such as the large parking lots constructed to accommodate tourists.
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Japan eyes Chinese tram for Mount Fuji
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