When Mount Fuji was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in 2013, the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), UNESCO’s advisory organ, urged mountain officials to ...

Upon returning to safety, he wanted his cellphone and belongings he left on the mountain. However, he only managed to scale to about 9,800 feet on Mount Fuji the second time before he needed help.

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.

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 ...

Visitors hoping to see Mount Fuji's snow-capped peak will be in for a disappointment this year as Japan's tallest mountain is still snowless at the latest date since records began in 1894.

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

A Japanese town with breathtaking views of Mount Fuji has become so overrun with selfie-taking tourists that it is putting up a barrier to block the picturesque vista of the sacred mountain.