In Shizuoka, Japan, commercial spaces are being turned into guest accommodation to draw more visitors and help revitalise the ...

Fuji is soaring. But experts say only highly skilled and well-prepared hikers should attempt to scale ... Shizuoka prefecture officials say it is very dangerous to climb the mountain during ...

Mount Fuji, one of Japan’s most popular attractions ... struggling to balance tourism with preservation. In response, Shizuoka Prefecture is considering implementing mandatory entrance fees ...

SHIZUOKA--Along with registering to climb three trails to Mount Fuji's summit from Shizuoka Prefecture ... The aim is to alleviate congestion atop Japan's tallest peak and warn climbers of ...

Despite an overall decrease in Mount Fuji climbers this summer, Shizuoka Prefecture has reported a significant increase in visitors to its three climbing routes. The Fujinomiya, Subashiri and ...

Fuji to scale Japan’s highest peak. But this year, the mountain will be closed as the country struggles to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The state of emergency in Shizuoka and Yamanashi ...

Mount Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an icon of Japan, has put new regulations in place for climbers amid concerns about overcrowding. Beginning July 1, climbers must pay 2,000 yen ($12.40 ...

There is an old Japanese saying that to climb Fuji once is wise, to climb it twice is to proclaim oneself a fool.” ...

Mt Fuji, which straddles Yamanashi ... up 50% from last year, with non-Japanese tourists accounting for a quarter, according to Shizuoka prefecture police. An official said most were poorly ...

For brothers Aaron and Yusuke Jackson, buying Mt. Fuji wasn’t just about business but preserving a piece of their childhood.

An initiative known as Birupaku is transforming vacant commercial spaces into guest accommodations in the central Japan city of Shizuoka, offering visitors an alternative to conventional lodgings and ...

Including sweeping views of cherry blossoms and autumnal colors, suspension bridges in Japan offer a thrilling experience and also serve as gateways to some of the country’s most picturesque hiking ...