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

Also called the Sea of Trees, this destination for the desperate is a place where the suicidal disappear, often never to be found in the dense forest. Taro, a 46-year-old man fired from his job at an ...

Eternally mysterious Mount Fuji, as seen from Lake Kawaguchiko, remains a powerful force in Japanese culture and a must-do hike for truth-seekers despite the crowds and the looming threat of eruption.

Mount Fuji is taking another step toward curbing ... main trails when open between July and September only, according to Japanese media outlet Japan Times. Visitors to Japan's tallest peak have ...

Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were to erupt. Experts recommend sheltering at home and maintaining a two ...

Japan's antitrust watchdog plans to warn 15 operators of high-end Tokyo hotels for regularly communicating their respective ...

TOKYO — One of the most iconic sights of Japan, seen on many travel posters, postcards (if you still send those!) and online, is Mt. Fuji, a 12,000-foot high mountain that’s about 100 miles ...

From Mt Fuji to onsens, cafes, and more, explore Fujiyoshida, the filming location of 'The Hot Spot', a new Japanese sci-fi ...

Japanese officials believe they're taking steps to better manage visitor numbers at Mount Fuji. For now, Japan's tourism boom is showing no signs of slowing down. Those heading to Mount Fuji later ...

The Japanese government has issued a contingency plan for a potential Mount Fuji eruption, to help the public prepare for the ...

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