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A Japanese prefecture that shares Mt. Fuji is considering charging rescued individuals for helicopter deployments to the ...
As more climbers have become stranded on Mt. Fuji when the mountain is closed to the public, the Yamanashi prefectural ...
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A local government initiative to promote a scenic bridge in Fuji, Shizuoka prefecture, as a prime photo location for Mount Fuji has sparked backlash ...
A local government's decision to promote a bridge as the perfect spot for an Instagramable shot of Mt. Fuji has backfired, with residents up in arms about disruptions caused by people looking to get ...
The call came after a Chinese student, who was rescued twice from Mount Fuji, said he went back the second time to try to retrieve his phone Officials in Japan are calling for new rules to charge ...
About 80% of respondents to a survey of Mount Fuji climbers approved of entry restrictions on the Yoshida Trail implemented ・・・ ...
Despite an overall decrease in Mount Fuji climbers this summer, Shizuoka Prefecture has reported ... access limit and fee at the Yoshida trail in Yamanashi Prefecture, the most popular route ...
The Yamanashi and Shizuoka governments have set up gates at the fifth stations of all four trails on Mount Fuji, as a measure to ease crowding. The gates will be closed between 2 p.m. and 3 a.m ...
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 ...