There is an old Japanese saying that to climb Fuji once is wise, to climb it twice is to proclaim oneself a fool.” ...

Mount Fuji, one of Japan’s most popular attractions ... except for those who have secured reservations at mountain huts. A draft proposal for the new regulations is expected to be submitted ...

FUJI-YOSHIDA, Yamanashi Prefecture--Local authorities have failed to take effective measures to curb the hordes of hikers climbing Mount Fuji, which was named a World Heritage site a decade ago ...

Mt. Fuji’s climbing season typically lasts from July through August. During these two months, trails are crowded and mountain huts are packed, with people sleeping close to each other on the floor.

Fuji. Passang speaks five languages ... instead of staying in one of the mountain huts to rest first. The frenetic pace makes it dangerous because the altitude can hit people much harder when ...

Mount Fuji rises 12,388 feet over Japan ... A few had turned back to stay at a lower altitude in one of the many other huts scattered on the mountain. The accommodations at our “hotel ...

Mount Fuji climbers typically exhibit six patterns ... The survey identified three behavioral patterns among those who stayed at a mountain hut. Some lodged along the trail on the first day ...