Governor Performs Hare Kiri over Evil Trees

The governor of Shizuoka Prefecture (home to Mt. Fuji) took responsibility for the delayed opening of the much anticipated new airport by resigning. The cause of the delay was due to several trees around the airport that were deemed "too tall" (clearly visible in the photo above). By taking responsibility for the errant trees, the governor leaves ever crafty Nature to continue to run-amok and annoy and inconvenience Japanese in the future.