Few mountains anywhere in the world enjoy the name recognition of Japan's cone-shaped, dormant volcano. A handout image provided by the Yamanashi prefecture administration shows Japan's iconic Mt.

They are scenes few would associate with Japan’s highest peak: human traffic jams, foothills littered with garbage and inappropriately attired hikers – some attempting the ascent in sandals. But these ...

MOUNT FUJI, Japan -- As mountains around the world go, Mount Fuji, about 90 miles west of Tokyo, is one of the most recognizable, with its iconic cone shape, and its (usually) snowcapped peak.

Lake Kawaguchi (and the rest of Fuji Five Lakes) is a lush countryside area you just can’t miss if you’re in Japan. This ...

Those looking to elevate their next visit to Tokyo to dramatic new heights, quite literally, might consider the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo's new Helicopter Flycation, launching April 1. The package ...

Tokyo — A Japanese town will replace a barrier mounted to deter unruly tourists from taking photos of Mount Fuji after holes were poked in the mesh screen, the country's biggest national news agency ...

Japan's Yamanashi prefectural government plans to raise the entry fee for climbers of Mount Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain, from the current 2,000 yen to a range of 3,000 to 5,000 yen, local media ...

Mt. Fuji wants you -- and your selfie stick too. Starting Friday, hikers can tap into free Wi-Fi hotspots from the 12,388-foot Japanese summit and instantly broadcast their accomplishment to the world ...

If you want to see one of Japan’s more spectacular flower displays, mark your calendar for April and May. That’s when fields below famed Mt. Fuji will turn a bright pink during the 2018 Shiba-sakura ...