FUJIYOSHIDA, JAPAN -- The quest to share an iconic image of Japan on social media is driving a tourist boom near Mount Fuji that is spreading far beyond the beaten track.

To see Mt. Fuji you don’t go all the way there. The best views are had from a small mountain resort town called Hakone, about ...

A Japanese panel of experts issued guidance to greater Tokyo residents on Friday in the event Mount Fuji erupts, telling them ...

James Fox asks how Hokusai's The Great Wave became one of the most famous artworks in the world.

A sea of vibrant flowers with Mount Fuji as the backdrop—this Yamanashi festival is a must-see in 2025. Start planning your ...

The GFX100RF occupies a new space in Fujifilm's lineup and comes with a new design. It's essentially the long-rumored 'medium ...

Fujifilm is holding its X Summit in Prague today, and we're here on the ground to cover any announcements it makes. The event ...

Last year, Yokota Outdoor Recreation increased its Mount Fuji trip fare by $20 to a total of $90. At Camp Zama, headquarters of U.S. Army Japan, outdoor recreation prices for Fuji trips are unlikely ...

Heads up if you're planning to hike up Mount Fuji in 2025! Starting this summer, you'll need to pay a fee to access any of ...

In July 2024, Japan introduced the first toll payment and restricted the daily number of hikers on the Yoshida trail to 4,000 ...

Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji's four main trails will be charged an entry fee of 4,000 yen ($27) from this summer, ...

Last year, Japan started collecting entry fees of ¥2,000 (£10) per head from people climbing the famous volcano to limit the ...