A mountain climber reached the height of the Odd News Summit when he recently had to be rescued twice within a week. A university student, 27, perhaps majoring in Persistence Despite Hard Truths, was ...

For those looking for an escape into a unique and spectacular wilderness, Japan’s islands of Kyushu and Yakushima offer ...

Social media users quickly began posting videos and photos of the hill ... Last week, a Chinese student was rescued, twice in a week, from Mount Fuji, after he returned to the challenging hike to ...

Hundreds of people have died while taking photos or selfies without taking proper precautions and obeying signs, including at tourist sites.

FILE - Mount Fuji is viewed, Jan. 29 ... On Saturday, he returned to the mountain's Fujinomiya trail about 3,000 meters (nearly 10,000 feet) above sea level to look for his cell phone and other ...

With their sparkling waters and fascinating reflections, lakes make for some of the most spectacular sights on our planet.

A hill in Hebei, China, was transformed into a faux Mount Fuji with white paint, attracting tourists with promises of scenic views and a volcano experience for 98 yuan. However, the attraction ...

While one does not have to pay to see the real Mount Fuji, visitors of the fake one had to fork out 98 yuan. Photographs do not always capture reality accurately. Getting lured by images can lead to ...

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Northern Mindanao Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC-10) launched hiking-for-a-cause adventure at Mount Balatukan in Misamis Oriental on Tuesday. This initiative is ...

“I hope to continue taking step after step and to climb Mount Fuji if possible.” He said that if he can conquer Mount Fuji in the summer, he will take another shot at South America’s tallest ...

A panel of experts has issued guidance to greater Tokyo residents in the event Mount Fuji erupts, telling them to stay indoors unless the ashfall becomes severe. The guidelines were issued to the ...

Hiking in 2025 isn’t just about ticking off summits; it’s about upgrading your kit with clever, comfy, and sometimes delightfully weird gear that makes the trail more fun. From sun hats that ...