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 ...

FUJIYOSHIDA, Japan -- The quest to share an iconic image of Japan on social media is driving a tourist boom near Mount Fuji that is spreading far beyond the beaten track. Fujiyoshida, formerly a ...

A government-appointed panel in Japan has come up with measures on what to do if Mount Fuji erupts on a massive scale and spews large amounts of ash. Japan's highest peak last erupted more than ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Starting in the summer of 2025, Japan will double the cost of climbing Mount Fuji. Previously, climbers were charged 2,000 yen, approximately Rp220,000. This fee will now increase ...

Assassin's Creed Shadows does not include Mount Fuji, one of the most representative places in Japan: here's why.

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 ...

The traditional time for fireworks festivals in Japan is summer, when there’s zero chance of crowds getting chilly while waiting for the show to start. So the organizers of The Zekkei Fireworks are ...