Meanwhile, those who reside in wooden houses, or those near such buildings, should evacuate only if the ash fall reaches 30 centimeters or more, as the weight of ash may increase if it rains, possibly ...

Last year, Yokota Outdoor Recreation increased its Mount Fuji trip fare by $20 to a total of $90. At Camp Zama, headquarters of U.S. Army Japan, outdoor recreation prices for Fuji trips are unlikely ...

Tokyo, March 21 (Jiji Press)--A Japanese government ... own homes as much as they can in the event of an eruption of Mount Fuji. This was proposed as a basic response in a report on measures ...

FUJIYOSHIDA, JAPAN -- The quest to share an iconic image of Japan on social media is driving a tourist boom near Mount Fuji that is spreading far beyond the beaten track.

A record influx of foreign tourists to Japan has sparked alarm about overcrowding. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SHIZUOKA—Climbers ascending Mount Fuji from the Shizuoka Prefecture side will be charged a 4,000 yen ($26) toll in this ...

In addition to the fee, climbers will also be required to make a reservation via the official Mt Fuji climbing site. The ...

TOKYO—Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji’s four main trails will be charged an entry fee of 4,000 yen ($27) from this summer ...

Japan has introduced a hefty entry fee for all four of the main trails of Mount Fuji amid overtourism.According to ...

For centuries, Mount Fuji has been a sacred site for Shinto and Buddhist pilgrims, with a shrine at its summit dedicated to Konohanasakuya-hime, the mountain’s Shinto goddess. Last year ...

A record influx of foreign tourists to Japan has sparked alarm about overcrowding on the nation’s highest mountain, a ...

Japan will introduce a ¥4,000 (or about £20 ) entry fee for all four main trails of Mount Fuji starting this summer to tackle ...