TOKYO — One of the most iconic sights of Japan, seen on many travel posters, postcards (if you still send those!) and online, is Mt. Fuji, a 12,000-foot high mountain that’s about 100 miles ...

Mt. Fuji, Japan — Japan's majestic 12,388-foot peak has stirred poets and painters, sent the devout on treacherous pilgrimages up its slopes, and continues to inspire awe and admiration.

A popular daytrip from central Tokyo, Mount Takaosan at 599 meters high is seemingly a safe and casual hike compared to ...

Mount Fuji, a 12,000-foot peak located on the Japanese island of Honshu, is still lacking any measurable snow, extending a record for no snow in October, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Known as one of the most famous volcanoes in the world, and one of Japan's greatest sights, Mt. Fuji is a breathtaking wonder everyone should see in their lifetime. And these are the top spots in ...

Of Mount Fuji’s 10 hiking stations, the fifth (called “Gogome”) is located roughly halfway up the 3,776-meter (12,388-foot) mountain. It receives 90% of the mountain’s visitors, most whom ...

In Japan, overtourism is raising concerns about the environment at Mt. Fuji Large numbers of tourists are visiting Mt. Fuji again, causing problems with local municipalities and worry over the ...

Japan welcomes solo travelers after 2 years of COVID-19 restrictions 02:42. Tokyo — A Japanese town will replace a barrier mounted to deter unruly tourists from taking photos of Mount Fuji after ...

Japan is aiming to create "win-win" relationships between locals and tourists while preserving its cultural sites. ... The sacred Mount Fuji is climbed by 200,000 to 300,000 people every summer, ...

After four months of denying the signs, Japanese officials finally admit that Mt. Fuji could erupt in the near future. The volcano, sometimes respectfully called Fuji-san–Mr. Fuji–is Japan’s ...

Japan’s iconic Mt. Fuji is still snowless in November, presumably because of the unusually warm temperatures in the past few weeks. Still no snow on Mount Fuji, the latest it's been in 130 years ...