Starting this summer, hikers will face a significant increase in the cost to climb Mount Fuji. The post You’ll now have to ...

Prepare an emergency kit containing at least two weeks' worth of essential supplies. Stay informed through a volcanic ash forecasting system to anticipate changes and prepare accordingly. Familiarize ...

A government-appointed panel in Japan has come up with measures on what to do if Mount Fuji erupts on a massive scale and ...

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

In a historic initiative, Japan has implemented four distinct response measures depending on the ash thickness resulting from a potential eruption similar to that of 1707. Each plan addresses specific ...

A Japanese panel of experts issued guidance to greater Tokyo residents on Friday in the event Mount Fuji erupts, telling them ...

All residents in the zone from Mount Fuji to Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, just west of Tokyo, should evacuate in the ...

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 ...

All 4 trails up Japan’s tallest mountain will cost more to use this year. Curbs on ‘bullet climbing’ rapid ascents will also ...

Starting this year, an entry fee of JPY 4000 will be required at all four entrances to Mount Fuji. This regulation has been ...

Last year, Japan started collecting entry fees of ¥2,000 (£10) per head from people climbing the famous volcano to limit 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.