The Concert Band last toured Japan in 2010 under the late Fred Nyline, its longtime director, and this year’s trip builds on ...

Travel on the bullet train and take a scenic cruise on Lake Ashi in Hakone to catch a view of Mount Fuji on a clear day. In Tokyo, cross the iconic Shibuya Crossing, visit the Imperial Palace ...

Enjoy a relaxing tea time all to yourself while soaking in the breathtaking views of Lake Ashi and majestic Mt. Fuji. (Note: Views of Lake Ashi and Mt. Fuji may vary depending on room type and weather ...

Mount Fuji, the symbol of Japan, stands as the country's tallest mountain. However, there aren't many places where you can easily enjoy a view of it. Among those few, one of the most popular ...

While most people who travel to Japan go to Tokyo or Osaka, there’s so much more to discover in this beautiful country beyond its bustling cities. Roughly two hours away by train from Tokyo lies the ...

From the summit station, people can see the surrounding towns as well as Ashinoko lake, Suruga Bay, Sagami Bay and Mt. Fuji. If weather permits, Tokyo Skytree is also visible. The new facility is ...

Officials in Japan are calling for new rules to charge climbers who require rescue from Mount Fuji outside the official climbing season, as concerns rise over high emergency service costs and the ...

SHIZUOKA – A Japanese local government’s decision to promote a bridge as the perfect spot for an Instagrammable shot of Mt Fuji has backfired, with residents up in arms about disruptions ...

Being located at the foot of Mount Fuji is a source of pride for the Shizuoka Prefecture town of Fujinomiya and its residents. That proximity to Japan’s tallest and most famous mountain, though, has ...

A Japanese city at the foot of Mount Fuji has remodeled a cabin along a mountain trail as part of its new project to revitalize tourism in the city. Fujiyoshida City in Yamanashi Prefecture held a ...