July 1 (UPI) -- Mt. Fuji's climbing season started with an increased fee to prevent over-tourism and dangerous climbs on ...

One side of Japan's Mount Fuji has opened to climbers striking out for the peak from the mountain's fifth stage in Yamanashi ...

“The death of 24 people on Mount Fuji led to the formation of our mountain rescue team,” says Katsunori Masuda, an officer ...

Japan officially kicked off the Mount Fuji climbing season on Tuesday, aiming to reduce overcrowding and mitigate ...

Last year, Japan started collecting entry fees of ¥2,000 (£10) per head from people climbing the famous volcano to limit the ...

Japan on Tuesday declared the start of Mount Fuji's climbing season amid efforts to ease overcrowding and the impact on the ...

Mount Fuji, the highest peak in Japan, will open for this year's summer climbing season in early July with new fees and ...

Residencies, fellowships, grants, and open calls from the Erie Canal Museum, the Paul & Daisy Soros Foundation, and more in ...

Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish as he explores the natural landscapes, iconic landmarks, and historical ...

Climbers paid ¥2,000 to scale the mountain via the popular Yoshida trail last year, while those who made the journey through ...

The climbing season on Mount Fuji kicked off on July 1 with the opening of the Yoshida trail in Yamanashi Prefecture.

Japan broke a record for tourism in 2024, with people from all over the world visiting the island nation. But the country has ...