Seen from a company plane in late December last year, the snow-covered summit of Mount Fuji gleamed ... what became the Aokigahara Jukai forest. After a long hiatus, Fuji rumbled back to life ...

The controversial nature of the comment stems from the time when Paul posted a video of showing the body of an apparent suicide victim in Japan ... Aokigahara forest at the base of Mount Fuji ...

Soaring above the enigmatic landscapes of Japan's Aokigahara Forest, this stunning drone footage reveals a place of haunting beauty and tranquility. From the dense, lush foliage that blankets the ...

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

Vacant commercial spaces are being turned into guest accommodation in the central Japan city of Shizuoka, offering visitors an alternative to conventional lodgings and helping revitalise the local ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

Japan’s Fuji TV is facing criticism over its handling of alleged sexual misconduct by celebrity TV host and actor Masahiro Nakai, which have sent its parent’s share price tumbling in recent weeks.

Japan's Nikkei daily reports that more than 50 companies have pulled adverts from Fuji TV over its handling of the scandal. Top brands including McDonald's and Toyota confirm to AFP they are ...

Igor Prusa is a Prague-based Japanologist and media theorist, and author of "Scandal in Japan" (Routledge 2024). Traditionally, Japan has been perceived as a culture of consensus and harmony.

fault beneath the seabed off southern Japan, running from southern Kyushu to near Mount Fuji. The panel’s previous assessment was that there was a 70 per cent to 80 per cent risk of a quake in ...