Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Japan's Mount Fuji has finally regained its signature snowcap following a record-breaking period during which its peak remained ...

Climbers seeking to ascend Mount Fuji's Yoshida Trail must now make reservations in advance and pay a fee. The Yamanashi prefecture has implemented new regulations for the climbing season from July 1 ...

It’s almost that time of year again: Mount Fuji climbing season. Despite the increase in ticket prices now required for entry, the iconic mountain remains a beloved hiking destination for both ...

Yes, overtourism is a real issue in Japan! But whether the new entry fee will actually help with overcrowding depends on how it’s rolled out and how people react. Will climbers see it as a necessary ...

Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest active volcano and a popular pilgrimage site, is overwhelmed by the number of visiting tourists that are out of control, local officials say. Japanese authorities are ...

MAEBASHI--Kokichi Akuzawa almost gave up during his trek to became the oldest person to summit Mount Fuji at age 102, an ...