Dangerous’ pair on way to Mount Fuji drank whisky, took dog for walk on snarled-up carriageway following tour bus accident.

Prospective hikers to the Japanese tourist site will have to take a class about hiking safety and local rules.

Byron Earhart, a prominent American scholar of Japanese religion and author of Mount Fuji: Icon of Japan. “Its power can demolish the surrounding landscape and kill nearby residents. But its ...

Mount Fuji isn't the only place in Japan that's been struggling with overtourism. Since the pandemic, the number of tourists to Japan has skyrocketed from 1.37 million to 3.49 million between Dec ...

Local authorities hope the sight of “Costco Fuji” will attract visitors to the city. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...

Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were to erupt. Experts recommend sheltering at home and maintaining a two ...

Plan your day trip from Tokyo to Mount Fuji with insights on top hiking routes, viewing spots, where to eat, and the best ...

Japanese officials believe they're taking steps to better manage visitor numbers at Mount Fuji. For now, Japan's tourism boom is showing no signs of slowing down. Japan has introduced a $27 entry ...

Mount Fuji last erupted in 1707. In the worst-case scenario, a massive eruption of Japan's highest peak could spew 30 centimeters of ash (nearly 12 inches) or more over Tokyo, about 100 kilometers ...

Last year, Japan started collecting entry fees of ¥2,000 (£10) per head from people climbing the famous volcano to limit the number of trekkers to Mount Fuji. A gate was installed at the ...

Mount Fuji is a UNESCO World heritage site, a world-famous landmark and an icon of Japan. But it has also become a “trash mountain” overcrowded by millions of tourists. To try and bring more ...

Battling overtourism and littering, Mount Fuji will now double its tourist tax. Here's what travelers should know.