Many tourists who arrive in Japan put climbing Mount Fuji high on their list of things to do. This summer they were back in big numbers to tackle the country's most iconic peak. Often they find ...

Are you slow traveling through Japan and looking to be in nature? You won’t want to miss this site on your must-visit list!

Rain fell from April 8 to 9 on Mount Fuji, the nation's highest peak at 3,776 meters. Heavy rainfall of 23 millimeters in total was recorded during the period from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on April 9.

FUJI-KAWAGUCHIKO, Yamanashi Prefecture—A large black plastic sheet was installed in front of a Lawson convenience store here to block views of Mount Fuji and prevent ill-mannered tourists from ...

Climbers on Mt. Fuji's Yoshida trail Climbing from Shizuoka Climbers using the other three trails, all on the Shizuoka Prefecture side, will still be asked only for a donation of 1,000 yen.

Aokigahara Forest, at Mount Fuji's base, offers eerie beauty, silent atmosphere, myths, caves, and stunning views of Fuji's peak.

The county official said she aimed to complete the “Asian Trilogy Peak Challenge” of Taiwan’s Yushan (玉山, 3,952m), Mount ...