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

Japan has outlined a response plan for a potential major disaster if Mount Fuji erupts, despite no current signs of volcanic ...

(CNN) — 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 ...

Japan’s leading volcanologists have issued a solemn warning to the population: they must prepare for the potential eruption ...

Mount Fuji, one of Japan's most iconic landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage site, has introduced new restrictions ahead of the 2025 climbing season to curb overtourism and environmental degradation.

Also known as a "departure tax", this tax was introduced in 2019. It is automatically included in travel fares and applies to ...

March 25, 2025 - According to the UN World Water Development Report 2025, mountains provide up to 60% of the world’s annual ...

One of the world's "friendliest countries" is introducing a new fee for tourists to visit one of its most iconic destinations. Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture will bring in a new ¥4,000 (£26.65 ...

The United Nations World Water Development Report 2025, published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, reveals the extent to which climate disruption ...