Mount Fuji, which last erupted 300 years ago, is globally renowned for its perfect symmetrical shape and has been immortalised in artworks including Hokusai’s ‘Great Wave’.

Lake Kawaguchi (and the rest of Fuji Five Lakes) is a lush countryside area you just can’t miss if you’re in Japan. This region is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and the Mount Fuji-obsessed ...

Authorities in Japan have rescued the same climber from the slopes of Mount Fuji twice in the space of a week. The 27-year-old man was first rescued on Tuesday after falling ill, Shizuoka ...

Later, officers discovered that the man was the same one who had been rescued on Mount Fuji four days previously, private broadcaster TBS and other media outlets reported. Police could not immediately ...

Tourists hang out outside the Lawson convenience store, a popular photo spot framing a picturesque view of Mt. Fuji in the background on cloudy evening of Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at ...

The number of Mount Fuji climbers during the season in 2023 totalled 221,322, according to the Environment Ministry. That is close to the pre-pandemic level and officials expect more visitors this ...

According to Japan’s environment ministry, 204,316 people climbed Mount Fuji in 2024, down nearly 8 per cent from 221,322 in 2023.

First up, anyone climbing Fuji must pay 4,000 yen ($27) for a permit. They will also have to book slots online, as the mountain is restricted to 4,000 visitors per day. That’s double the price ...

Mount Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an icon of Japan, has put new regulations in place for climbers amid concerns about overcrowding. Beginning July 1, climbers must pay 2,000 yen ($12.40 ...