There are many alternative ways to experience central Japan’s sacred peak without the crowds, from hiking its sister summits ...

The in-depth story of Tetsu Shiohara, the man who fell off Mount Fuji. At the top of Mount Fuji, a lonely stage 4 cancer ...

Many tourists who arrive in Japan put climbing Mount Fuji high on their list of things to do. This summer they were back in big numbers to tackle the country's most iconic peak. Often they find ...

FUJI-YOSHIDA, Yamanashi Prefecture—Restrictions on private vehicles on the roads to Mount Fuji during the climbing season may soon be expanded to include large tour buses and taxis. Authorities ...

If you're looking to elevate your experience, you can hop on the Hakone Ropeway for a bird's-eye view of the lake and Mount Fuji. You can also take a leisurely boat cruise across the lake for ...

The unique view of "Mount Fuji Lawson" made it a popular photo spot for tourists A barrier that was erected to block a popular view of Mount Fuji has been taken down after successfully deterring ...

Last year, Yamanashi Prefecture, one of the two prefectures in which Mount Fuji stands, introduced a mandatory hiking fee for those heading up the symbol of Japan. Now Shizuoka, the other prefecture ...

But those living near Mount Fuji say the influx has become unsustainable, and municipal authorities are taking measures to address it. When an image of Mount Fuji appearing to sit on top of a ...