People planning to visit Mt. Fuji will be required to wear appropriate climbing gear, the local government hosting the ...

To make reservations to enter the Yoshida Trail on the Yamanashi side of the mountain, climbers are required to pay an ...

Japanese Paralympic stars Yamaguchi, Suzuki shine with gold to spur the home team to top of medals even as swimmers from Hong ...

Battling overtourism and littering, Mount Fuji will now double its tourist tax. Here's what travelers should know.

Glide over the stunning landscapes of Shizuoka Prefecture and Suruga Bay, Japan, in this breathtaking drone footage. Watch as ...

Mount Fuji is a UNESCO World heritage site, a world-famous landmark and an icon of Japan. But it has also become a “trash mountain” overcrowded by millions of tourists. To try and bring more balance ...

Despite an overall decrease in Mount Fuji climbers this summer, Shizuoka Prefecture has reported a significant increase in visitors to its three climbing routes. The Fujinomiya, Subashiri and ...

The three-day inaugural World Series in Fuji-Shizuoka will be competed by 248 athletes from 22 nations with Singapore's ...

As the symbol and pride of Japan, Mt Fuji has naturally inspired numerous attractions around its home in the ...

Angel Otom obviously wasn’t pleased after finishing out of the podium in the 2024 Paris Paralympics. The nation’s fast-rising ...

Many popular spots worldwide are introducing tourist fees for the first time or raising those that already exist. We take a ...

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 ...