Mount Fuji climbers typically exhibit six patterns of behaviors, ranging from a safe hike following an overnight stay to a ...

There are many alternative ways to experience central Japan’s sacred peak without the crowds, from hiking its sister summits ...

But like other hotspots worldwide such as Venice in Italy or Maya Bay in Thailand, this is not universally welcome, ...

One must imagine Sisyphus climbing Mt. Fuji... but don’t worry, I had an amazing time! 🗻 In this video, I take you along on ...

Yamanashi Prefecture—Restrictions on private vehicles on the roads to Mount Fuji during the climbing season may soon be expanded to include large tour buses and taxis. Authorities said on Dec ...

The in-depth story of Tetsu Shiohara, the man who fell off Mount Fuji. At the top of Mount Fuji, a lonely stage 4 cancer patient struggles with freezing conditions. He has no winter clothing or safety ...

Exasperated officials have also taken steps elsewhere, including introducing an entry fee and a daily cap on the number of ...

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes, as Japan's ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from ...

The authorities have also taken steps beyond Kyoto, including introducing an entry fee and a daily cap on the number of hikers climbing the famous Mount Fuji. This appeared to work, with ...

Exasperated officials have also taken steps elsewhere, including introducing an entry fee and a daily cap on the number of hikers climbing Mount Fuji. Last year a barrier was briefly erected ...