An in-house hospital team here has developed a language app for foreign patients to prevent delays in medical care and avoid ...

The central Japanese prefecture of Shizuoka, which has a trail to Mount Fuji, has enacted an ordinance amid risky behavior by some climbers. The new ordinance requires each hiker to pay an ...

A tea merchant in this central Japan city has launched an original green tea blend inspired by the illustrations on packaging ...

A local government's decision to promote a bridge as the perfect spot for an Instagramable shot of Mt. Fuji has backfired, ...

The sister of Iwao Hakamata, a former boxer who was acquitted of murder charges after spending decades on death row, is ...

A local government initiative to promote a scenic bridge in Fuji, Shizuoka prefecture, as a prime photo location for Mount Fuji has sparked backlash ...

Locals living near the ‘Mount Fuji dream bridge’ complain about illegal parking and excessive noise from tourists.

Residents are up in arms about disruptions caused by visitors looking to get the shot of a lifetime. Read more at ...

Despite being designed to attract tourists, the Mt Fuji Dream Bridge is facing backlash from locals overwhelmed by the surge ...

The call came after a Chinese student, who was rescued twice from Mount Fuji, said he went back the second time to try to ...

Last month, a Chinese university student was rescued twice in a week on the Shizuoka Prefecture side. Yamanashi officials say they plan to study issues related to collecting the fee, looking at ...

TOKYO: The World Forum on Japanese Culture is set to kick off at the Museum of Art in Atami, Shizuoka prefecture, on May 31. The number of applications from people wishing to attend the inaugural day ...