according to Mt. Fuji Climbing, a website dedicated to the summit. Officials from Shizuoka Prefecture did not immediately respond to USA TODAY’s requests for comment on April 29. “ ...

Authorities in Japan have rescued the same climber from the slopes of Mount Fuji twice in the space of a week. The 27-year-old man was first rescued on Tuesday after falling ill, Shizuoka ...

PEOPLE contacted the Shizuoka prefectural government for additional information on Monday, April 28. According to the Japan National Tourism Organization, Mount Fuji is the country’s tallest ...

Following the man's rescue, police in Shizuoka prefecture reiterated its ... In 2023, more than 220,000 people climbed Mount Fuji between July and September, according to the BBC.

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

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

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

Glide over the stunning landscapes of Shizuoka Prefecture and Suruga Bay, Japan, in this breathtaking drone footage. Watch as Mount Fuji looms majestically in the background, towering over the ...

Participants expressed concerns about the potential harm to Mount Fuji’s environment ... aligning with those in Shizuoka Prefecture.

To try and bring more balance to this popular tourist attraction, Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures – who share Mount Fuji – have instituted new rules ahead of the 2025 climbing season ...