Mt. Mihara is an active volcano on a nearby island with a fascinating history, superb seafood, hot spring baths, and ...

Our bright flower season, dependable sunbreaks and longer daylight hours offer the perfect excuse to get on the road.

Daisetsuzan, meaning “great snow mountain,” evokes images of a majestic snow-capped mountain similar to Mount Fuji but even more ... of the Gods” printed on maps, posters, bags and T-shirts ...

Is there anything more exciting than stepping onto a train? The moment when you have one foot on a platform and the other on the ledge in the train door is a huge thrill. When the journey that awaits ...

and Japan’s railway companies shared ways to navigate destinations ranging from snow-covered mountain resorts to historic towns seemingly untouched by time. For those eager to go beyond the usual ...

Japan set to charge Mount Fuji climbers entry fees on all trails to curb overtourism - Shizuoka prefecture to impose charges ...

Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture has brought in the toll to protect the UNESCO-designated environment. View on euronews ...

FUJI-KAWAGUCHIKO, Yamanashi Prefecture--Tourists have literally punched holes in this town’s plan to prevent them from becoming nuisances in their quest to take photos of Mount Fuji. As of May ...

Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji's four main trails will be charged an entry fee of 4,000 yen ($27) from this summer, ...

Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don't miss our weekly town hall. by KOMO News Staff TOPICS: SEATTLE — The University of Washington is ...

When she wants to know what the tallest mountain in Japan is, the correct answer is Mt. Fuji, but you can answer incorrectly for some funny responses, after which you can give the correct answer.