Flamingo in Aruba; pagoda with cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji background; and stingrays swimming. With a new year comes new possibilities and avenues for adventure. As COVID-19 wanes further, more ...

People take pictures with canola flowers in full bloom at Azumayama Park in Ninomiya, Kanagawa Prefecture, with Mount Fuji in the background, on Jan. 12, 2023. (Mainichi/Kengo Miura) NINOMIYA ...

First up, anyone climbing Fuji must pay 4,000 yen ($27) for a permit. They will also have to book slots online, as the mountain is restricted to 4,000 visitors per day.

First up, anyone climbing Fuji must pay 4,000 yen ($27) for a permit. They will also have to book slots online, as the mountain is restricted to 4,000 visitors per day. That’s double the price ...