While we toured around Japan, Fuji literally and figuratively loomed on the horizon. At every shrine we passed — and there were many — I tossed 5, 10 or 50 yen coins, clapped my hands and ...

Two years since Japan reopened its borders, the Japanese yen has weakened, and tourists have flocked to Japan in full force.. In March, the Japan National Tourism Organization reported a record high ...

Mt. Fuji, Japan — Japan's majestic 12,388-foot peak has stirred poets and painters, ... By charging a relatively steep 10,000 yen (about $68) roundtrip fare and limiting train runs, ...

The economic loss from a Mount Fuji eruption is estimated to be up to 2.5 trillion yen ($16.6 billion). Even a small amount of accumulated volcanic ash could stop trains from running, and if it ...

A picturesque Japanese town is putting up a giant mesh barrier to block a popular selfie spot near Mount Fuji. ... a 4,000-person daily limit for hikers and a mandatory fee of 2,000 yen ...

Alpinist Ken Noguchi said tighter restrictions are needed to protect Mount Fuji from ... Climbing toll for Mount Fuji should be as high as 10,000 yen THE ASAHI SHIMBUN. July 21 , 2024 ...