According to the Asahi Shimbun, signs in various languages have been erected warning of dangerous activities such as crossing the road and endangering drivers. However, the city has seen little improvement in the situation and announced that more serious measures will be taken to alleviate the crowding.
On April 30, the city began installing poles in front of the store, about 2.5 meters high and 20 meters wide. This will prevent people from gathering on the other side of the road to take photos and interfere with the dental clinic and neighboring businesses. The Asahi Shimbun also reports that six iron fences about three meters wide will be installed along the road to prevent people from crossing the roadway in inappropriate places. The barrier is expected to be completed on May 2.
This is another example of the measures that local authorities in Japan have been forced to take to combat excessive tourism. Earlier in the spring, the Kyoto government announced the introduction of fines for traffic violations on private roads caused by a large number of tourists photographing maiko without permission and endangering local residents and businesses.