Climbing Mt. Fuji has always been on my Japan bucket list. And finally, on August 8 this year (about 2 weeks ago), I made ...

SHIZUOKA--Along with registering to climb three trails to Mount Fuji's summit from Shizuoka Prefecture, climbers will be urged to take a "manners lesson" on the internet in advance from this summer.

Shizuoka – The Shizuoka Prefectural Government is considering collecting entry fees of ¥3,000 ($19) to ¥5,000 per head from people climbing Mount Fuji from the prefecture's side, beginning ...

Authorities in Japan have rescued the same climber from the slopes of Mount Fuji twice in the space of a week. The 27-year-old man was first rescued on Tuesday after falling ill, Shizuoka ...

SHIZUOKA—Climbers ascending Mount Fuji from the Shizuoka Prefecture side will be charged a 4,000 yen ($26) toll in this summer’s climbing season, which kicks off in July, local officials ...

The Shizuoka prefecture, southwest of Mt. Fuji, where climbers can also access the mountain, has sought a voluntary 1,000-yen ($6.40) fee per climber since 2014 and is considering additional ways ...

Man flies around Mt. Fuji using jet-powered wing The town of Fuji Kawaguchiko is known for its view of Mt. Fuji – but if local officials get their way, it won't be any more. After too many ...

Mt. Fuji, Japan — Japan's majestic 12,388-foot peak has stirred poets and painters, sent the devout on treacherous pilgrimages up its slopes, and continues to inspire awe and admiration.

Shizuoka is home to Mount Fuji, an icon of Japan’s natural beauty. While the mountain is visible throughout most of Shizuoka Prefecture, it is best experienced by visiting towns like Gotemba and ...