Mount Fuji is Japan’s tallest mountain, and many would also say its most beautiful. But a less desirable superlative it’s also picked up in recent years is being Japan’s most notoriously crowded ...

In western Japan, Himeji Castle is preparing to implement a dual-rate admission policy. Starting in March 2026, local ...

On a freezing day in October 2019, Tetsu Shiohara, a stage 4 cancer patient, began livestreaming his solo climb of Mount Fuji. Lacking winter gear or safety equipment, he reached the summit—but never ...

To make reservations to enter the Yoshida Trail on the Yamanashi side of the mountain, climbers are required to pay an ...

People planning to visit Mt. Fuji will be required to wear appropriate climbing gear, the local government hosting the ...

A picture taken of Kowloon Peak at the perfect moment has gone viral for resembling Mount Fuji, dubbing it the "Mount Fuji of ...

Faced with surging crowds, Japan is set to impose new tourist taxes, joining countries like the United States, Mexico and ...

Japan's Izu Peninsula is home to delicious seafood, beautiful coastal scenery, and relaxing onsens. Here's how to plan a ...