FUJIYOSHIDA, Yamanashi Prefecture—The construction of a gate at the fifth station of Mount Fuji was completed on June 17, two weeks ahead of its use to stop crowds and unsafe climbing of Japan ...

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T o 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 ...

On June 18, ahead of the start of climbing season in July, busloads of tourists, including many from abroad, arrived at the fifth station of Mount Fuji here along the Fuji Subaru Line toll road.

A loss of appetite. Experts say in order to prevent altitude sickness, climbers can build up stamina, take a break for about 1 to 2 hours near Mount Fuji's 5th station, and drink water frequently.

It also closed the fifth station to hikers between 4 p.m. and 3 a.m., except for those staying at mountain lodges and those descending. The online survey was carried out by the Mount Fuji Yoshida ...