NextSharkNextShark.com

Japanese Bamboo Forest ‘Cries’ After Tourists Vandalize Trees

Japanese Bamboo Forest ‘Cries’ After Tourists Vandalize Trees

May 24, 2018
SHARE
A bamboo forest in Japan is “crying” as inconsiderate tourists carve graffiti on trees.
via Flickr / Casey Yee (CC BY-SA 2.0)
The forest, located in Arashiyama, Kyoto, has been attracting tourists from all over the world with its breathtaking serenity that evokes a sense of peace.
But things are far from peaceful for at least 100 bamboo trees, which had been vandalized with English, Chinese, Korean, and some Japanese characters since February, according to Mainichi Shimbun.
via Twitter / rickshawmonkey
While maintenance staff has managed to conceal the damages with some green tape, the affected trees will eventually be cut down.
via Twitter / @rickshawmonkey
Ebisuya, a company that helps manage the grove, said in a Facebook announcement:
Subscribe to
NextShark's Newsletter

A daily dose of Asian America's essential stories, in under 5 minutes.

Get our collection of Asian America's most essential stories to your inbox daily for free.

Unsure? Check out our Newsletter Archive.

“Arashiayama’s bamboo is crying.”
Because the damaged trees will be cut down, visitors will no longer experience the grove in its full glory, the company said.
via Facebook / えびす屋嵐山
For now, Kyoto officials are calling to stop the graffiti to conserve the trees.
Netizens commented:
Featured Images via Facebook / えびす屋嵐山
MOST READ
    HAPPENING NOW
      Carl Samson

      Carl Samson is a Senior Editor for NextShark

      SHARE THIS ARTICLE:

      RELATED STORIES FROM NEXTSHARK

      Support
      NextShark's
      Journalism

      Many people might not know this, but NextShark is a small media startup that runs on no outside funding or loans, and with no paywalls or subscription fees, we rely on help from our community and readers like you.

      Everything you see today is built by Asians, for Asians to help amplify our voices globally and support each other. However, we still face many difficulties in our industry because of our commitment to accessible and informational Asian news coverage.

      We hope you consider making a contribution to NextShark so we can continue to provide you quality journalism that informs, educates, and inspires the Asian community. Even a $1 contribution goes a long way. Thank you for supporting NextShark and our community.

      © 2023 NextShark, Inc. All rights reserved.