The Fuji Dream Bridge, on Route 139 in Shizuoka prefecture, aligns directly with the outline of Mount Fuji. From some angles, the steps up to the bridge appear to lead towards the mountain peak. While residents have used the bridge for decades without much fuss, it has become a social media hotspot in recent months.
“It all began in December last year when a foreign influencer put images on Instagram,” said Miyu Toyama, an official of the Exchange Tourism Division of the city government. “The image soon spread and now, almost all the people who visit the bridge are foreigners, not…
