Inspectors will be making sure hikers have appropriate clothing and gear to reduce accidents and rescues of those who are not ...

Two municipalities at the foot of Mount Fuji plan to introduce an accommodation tax as early as 2026 to improve the local ...

Huge crowds of visitors during cherry blossom season have put a picturesque Japanese town on edge. Some residents are trying ...

Mount Fuji hasn’t erupted since 1707. But for Volcanic Disaster Preparedness Day, Japanese officials have released computer- ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. They are scenes few would associate with Japan’s highest peak: human traffic jams, foothills littered with garbage and ...

As one of the world's most famous active volcanoes and a cultural symbol of Japan, Mount Fuji has historically seen an average snowcapped peak starting Oct. 2 — with last year beginning on Oct. 5.

Fewer climbers tackled Mount Fuji during this year's hiking season, preliminary figures show, after Japanese authorities introduced an entry fee and a daily cap on numbers to fight overtourism. Online ...

Japan is filled with rich history and stunning natural sights — from snow-capped volcanic peaks to ancient temples and ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Mount Fuji finally got its trademark snowcap early on Wednesday, more than a month after it normally would and after setting a record for the most-delayed snowfall in 130 years.

Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest active volcano and a popular pilgrimage site, is overwhelmed by the number of visiting tourists that are out of control, local officials say. Japanese authorities are ...

The inclusion of Mount Fuji in the UNESCO World Heritage list recently has spurred a huge reaction among international travelers and agencies. This Monday, as normal, hundreds of hikers flocked to Mt ...

TOKYO — A climber was rescued twice in one week from Japan’s Mount Fuji after he went back to search for his lost phone, police said Monday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access ...