People planning to visit Mt. Fuji will be required to wear appropriate climbing gear, the local government hosting the mountain's most popular trail said, as it begins accepting reservations next week ...

Just about 50 minutes by train from Shinjuku Station, Mount Takao (Takaosan) is a popular destination known for its easy access and variety of hiking trails. Whether you're up for a serious trek or a ...

MINAMI-ALPS, Yamanashi: Many people are coming to see a soon-to-open giant Costco in Minami-Alps city in Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture, as from nearby, the view makes it look like Mount Fuji is ...

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Imagine standing beneath a sky illuminated by dazzling fireworks, with the majestic Mt. Fuji as a backdrop. The scene is made even more magical by the delicate pink hues of cherry blossoms in full ...

Getty Three bodies were found this week, bringing the total number of deaths reported among climbers summiting Japan's Mount Fuji ahead of the start of climbing season to four. The trio of bodies ...

On a grey, rainy Saturday a steady stream of tour buses arrive at a base station of Japan's Mount Fuji depositing dozens of lightly dressed foreign tourists in front of souvenir shops and restaurants.

As the saying goes, a wise person climbs Mount Fuji once, but only a fool climbs it twice--that is, unless, they are in search of a lightning-fast, next-generation mobile connection. Mobile giant ...

The season’s first snowcap was observed on Mount Fuji on the morning of Oct. 5, three days later than normal and five days later than last year, the Kofu Local Meteorological Office said.