Mount Fuji – Japan’s iconic active volcano that’s been dormant since 1707 – rises 12,389 feet above its landscape. Its snow-capped peak, the tallest in Japan, has captivated hearts and inspired ...
For visitors to Japan, especially those checking out the Mt. Fuji-Kawaguchiko area, Hoto—a traditional local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture—is one dish you’re not going to want to skip! In this article, ...
Every year on December 11 we celebrate International Mountain Day (IMD)—a tribute to the awe-inspiring peaks that shape our world and captivate our wanderlust. Mountains are more than stunning ...
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 ...
TOKYO >> Japanese authorities seeking to reduce the carbon footprint and overcrowding at Mount Fuji will propose a trackless, rubber-tire tram system made by China’s CRRC to transport climbers ...
I found your cartoon by Brent Brown appalling. Poking fun at people who lost their homes and businesses is no laughing matter. Editor’s note: Cartoonist Brent Brown offers the following response ...
central Japan town plans to put up new fences along a road in front of a Lawson convenience store offering scenic views of Mount Fuji, local authorities said on Friday, aiming to prevent people ...
A sea of clouds delighted early morning visitors to Nanyo Sky Park on Mt. Jubuichi in Nanyo, Yamagata Prefecture, on Tuesday morning. The cloud sea could be seen spread out beyond the autumn colors of ...