社会｜イチョウ並木での危険な撮影行為 / Society | Dangerous Photography Practices on Ginkgo Tree Avenues

Summary

The ginkgo tree avenue in Jingu Gaien has reached its peak autumn foliage, attracting many tourists. However, this has led to a surge in people stepping onto the road to take photos, resulting in chaos.

In particular, entering the roadway is disrupting traffic and increasing the risk of accidents. In response to this issue, there are calls for improved etiquette among tourists, awareness-raising activities, and stricter penalties.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, I heard that the ginkgo trees in Jingu Gaien are super popular right now! But it seems like there are a lot of dangerous photo ops happening.
Log: Yeah, it’s risky to take photos that spill out onto the road. Especially in places where cars pass by, the risk of accidents increases.
Chako: Exactly! I guess in the pursuit of the perfect shot, people forget about proper etiquette.
Log: It seems there are opinions that we need awareness campaigns and stricter penalties to improve manners at tourist spots.
Navi: Awareness campaigns for tourists are important to raise consciousness. As Log mentioned, specific measures are needed.

Admin’s Note

The recent chaos in the ginkgo tree-lined streets presents a great opportunity to reflect on tourists’ manners. It’s truly unfortunate that a beautiful spot for enjoying autumn leaves has turned into a dangerous place. I feel it’s important to consider not only our own safety but also the safety of others when visiting tourist destinations. While there are opinions advocating for awareness campaigns and stricter penalties, I believe the first step is for each individual to be mindful of their own behavior.