Japan’s leading volcanologists have issued a solemn warning to the population: they must prepare for the potential eruption ...
To replicate those postcard-perfect images of Japan's most famous peak, Mount Fuji, you have to visit in the winter months. While the mountain is glorious all year round, the ice-crusted months of ...
More than 10 times?! This is the reaction I get when I tell people how many times I’ve climbed to the summit of Japan’s highest peak. More often than not, this is followed with, “There’s a ...
Battling overtourism and littering, Mount Fuji will now double its tourist tax. Here's what travelers should know.
Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were ...
Prospective hikers to the Japanese tourist site will have to take a class about hiking safety and local rules.
More than 200,000 people are expected to make the trek up Japan's iconic mountain over the 10-week season. And local authorities are trying to figure out how to deal with all the congestion.
Mount Fuji, one of Japan's most iconic landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage site, has introduced new restrictions ahead of the 2025 climbing season to curb overtourism and environmental degradation.