On a freezing day in October 2019, Tetsu Shiohara, a stage 4 cancer patient, began livestreaming his solo climb of Mount Fuji. Lacking winter gear or safety equipment, he reached the summit—but never ...

Mt Fuji’s climbing season (July to September) is edging ever closer. To gear up for the season, ticket prices to climb the mountain have been increased, and on Thursday April 24 Yamanashi ...

People planning to visit Mount 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 ...

TAGS: Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Aug. 10, 2024, shows climbers lining up for a photo at the Kengamine summit of Mt Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain, as the climbing season reaches its ...

All residents in the zone from Mount Fuji to Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, just west of Tokyo, should evacuate in the event of a major volcanic eruption at Japan’s tallest peak, an expert ...

People watch fireworks during a fireworks show held at the foot of Mount Fuji in Yamanashi, Japan, April 19, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng) YAMANASHI, Japan, April 20 (Xinhua) -- When the bright and ...

Aaron Petrowitsch, left, and Sarah Petrowitsch, of Calgary, are seen here visiting Mount Fuji in Japan in February 2025. Japan recorded 44,500 visits from Canadians in February alone. (Aaron ...

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 ...

Going to Japan to see Mount Fuji? Nah, we got Mount Fuji at home. A photo of Kowloon Peak went viral over the weekend for its resemblance to the famous Japanese mountain. With the same clear ...

According to local governments in the area, there has been a significant increase of foreign tourists visiting the park in recent years due to the panoramic view of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi, ...

Set in Funatsu, within 1.4 km of Lake Kawaguchi and 3.5 km of Fuji-Q Highland, Hostel labeek offers accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is situated 24 km from Mount Fuji ...

Mt. Yotei is also called Yezo Fuji for its resemblance to Mt. Fuji. There are plenty of activities to enjoy at the base of the mountain throughout the year. Mt. Yotei stands 1,898 m tall and spans ...