Restrictions on private vehicles on the roads to Mount Fuji during the climbing season may soon be expanded to include large ...

A central Japan town plans to put up new fences along a road in front of a Lawson convenience store offering scenic views of Mt. Fuji, local authorities said Friday, aiming to prevent people from ...

Every year on Jan. 2 and 3, Hakone Ekiden brings millions of fans across Japan to a standstill, even people who normally ...

Mount Fuji’s last eruption, which happened on this day in 1707, was also its largest, spewing ash and debris over cities and farms, causing famines, respiratory problems and untold death ...

New rules aim to ease crowding, traffic congestion, improve safety, and preserve the charm of a town known for its snowy ...

Looking for a reason to visit Japan? Well, here are five, from a culinary adventure along a historical samurai trek and ...

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 ...

Mount Fuji, which straddles Yamanashi and Shizuoka ... Rapid Transit” is a new-generation tram that uses magnetic road markings and can be operated unmanned. Yamanashi prefecture plans to ...