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 ...

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

Battling overtourism and littering, Mount Fuji will now double its tourist tax. Here's what travelers should know.

Mount Fuji becomes crowded with hikers during the summer, with its trails known for their serious traffic jams. One factor contributing to th ...

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

the view makes it look like Mount Fuji is perched on the building. An area at the adjacent Fumotto Minami-Alps shopping and entertainment complex has also become popular with visitors because of ...

Mount Fuji is taking another step toward curbing overtourism ... the small town of Fujikawaguchiko – which offers a stunning view of the mountain – put up a screen to stop people from ...

The previous view from the sidewalk gave the appearance that Mount Fuji was perched on the roof of the store. An overseas influencer posted a photo of the view on social media in autumn 2022.

YAMANAKAKO, Yamanashi Prefecture--Solidified lava from eruptions of Mount Fuji in the distant past offers frightening clues of what awaits if the sacred mountain blows its top again. Researchers ...

MINAMI-ALPS, Yamanashi: Many people are coming to see a soon-to-open giant Costco in Minami-Alps city in Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture, as from nearby, the view makes it look like Mount Fuji is ...