As part of the Mount Fuji UNESCO Heritage Site, this sacred Japanese village offers tranquil ponds, historic shrines, and the ...

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.

Snow fell on central Tokyo and the mountainous areas in the surrounding Kanto region in eastern Japan on March 19. As ...

Japan’s hometown tax system allows taxpayers to donate to regional municipalities in exchange for tax deductions and return ...

Spring marks the time for Sakura to be in full bloom. Here are the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan 2025 for this ...

And don't forget to visit Fujiyoshida Honcho Street for a little souvenir shopping. Once known as Japan’s political centre, this coastal town in Kanagawa Prefecture, less than an hour south of Tokyo ...

Arguably one of Japan’s best foods, you definitely need to slurp down ... Perched on the mountainside, this five story pagoda offers an awe inspiring panorama of Fujiyoshida City and the majestic ...

Cherry blossom season is a magical time everyone should experience. Don't know where to start? We've highlighted lovely spots ...

Tourists flock to the city of Fujiyoshida in Yamanashi Prefecture for the picture-perfect vistas of nearby Mount Fuji.

An employee was trapped and killed while making an inspection of the roller coaster at Fuji-Q Highland in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Friday. According to police, the 29-year-old male ...

March is considered one of the best months to visit Japan, thanks to its mild weather, colorful blooms, and vibrant cultural events. As winter wanes, plum and early cherry blossoms emerge in warmer ...

The government and ruling parties are considering raising the International Tourist Tax, which is currently ¥1,000 per person and levied on people leaving Japan as a “departure tax.” The government ...