Guests at Shizuoka’s popular Izu Panorama Park can now enjoy a new experience, following the recent opening of its Sky Garden ...

Mount Fuji is taking another step toward curbing overtourism by doubling its entry fee this summer. A bill passed last week set an entrance fee of ¥4,000 (about $26.66) for hikers wanting to ...

Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were to erupt. Experts recommend sheltering at home and maintaining a two ...

Japan has released a report detailing countermeasures to be taken if Mount Fuji were to erupt and release vast amounts of volcanic ash across the east of the country, including Tokyo. While there ...

The Japanese government has issued guidelines for residents to stay indoors during potential Mount Fuji eruptions. The expert panel categorizes ashfall into four severity levels, issuing ...

TOKYO -- Mount Fuji becomes crowded with hikers during the summer, with its trails known for their serious traffic jams. One factor contributing to this is when many hikers aim to view the sunrise ...

Japan has released a report detailing countermeasures in case of a possible eruption of Mount Fuji. Though there are no current indications of volcanic activity at Fuji, scientists warn an ...

Residents have been advised to stay home to avoid panic and stock up on groceries if Mount Fuji erupts and covers Tokyo in ash, according to guidelines released by a government expert panel.

Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji's four main trails will be charged an entry fee of 4,000 yen ($27) from this summer. A record influx of foreign tourists to Japan has sparked alarm about ...

Japanese officials believe they're taking steps to better manage visitor numbers at Mount Fuji. For now, Japan's tourism boom is showing no signs of slowing down. Those heading to Mount Fuji later ...