Kagoshima finally dethroning the nation's top tea-growing prefecture sent shock waves through local producers. Until now, Shizuoka Prefecture had placed first since record-keeping began in 1959 ...

While the mountain is visible throughout most of Shizuoka Prefecture, it is best experienced by visiting towns like Gotemba and Fujinomiya, which are situated near the base of the mountain.

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.