Eternally mysterious Mount Fuji, as seen from Lake Kawaguchiko, remains a powerful force in Japanese culture and a must-do hike for truth-seekers despite the crowds and the looming threat of ...

Mt. Fuji opened on Tuesday for the summer climbing season on the Yoshida Trail from the Yamanashi Prefecture side. Mountaineers from around the world cheered on the summit as the sun began to rise at ...

A ceremony has been held at the foot of Mount Fuji before the trails open to pray for the safety of those climbing Japan's highest peak.

Mt. Fuji climbing season starts with doubled fee amid peaking number of foreigners getting lost 07/01/2025 · in SOCIETY Mount Fuji’s climbing season started on July 1. Climbers embraced the sunrise at ...

Mount Fuji’s ¥4,000 entrance fee kicks in for all routes A gate to check climbers at Mount Fuji's fifth station in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, on June 13.

Mount Shinmoe, located in the Kirishima mountain range bordering Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures in southwestern Japan, erupted on Sunday evening.

My name is Quinlan - I am a guide in north Japan, certified international sake sommelier, and WMA certified Wilderness First Responder. Most of the channel content focuses on exploring the ...

Japan broke a record for tourism in 2024, with people from all over the world visiting the island nation. But the country has even bigger tourist goals for the years ahead.

Japan faces overtourism challenges with 36 million visitors in 2024, raising concerns about two-tier pricing and the environmental impact on sacred sites like Mount Fuji.