Japan's beloved Mount Fuji isn't just a popular tourist spot, it's an active volcano that could paralyze wide areas with ...

Hayama, a beach town one hour away from Tokyo, is home to the Imperial Villa, charming cafes, a commanding view of Fuji, ...

There are many alternative ways to experience central Japan’s sacred peak without the crowds, from hiking its sister summits ...

The previous record was 26 October - that happened twice, in 1955 and 2016. Located south-west of Tokyo, Mount Fuji stands at 3,776m (12,460 ft). It last erupted just over 300 years ago and is ...

Mount Fuji, south-west of Tokyo, is Japan's highest mountain at 3,776m (12,460 ft). The volcano, which last erupted just over 300 years ago, is visible from the Japanese capital on a clear day.

But like other hotspots worldwide such as Venice in Italy or Maya Bay in Thailand, this is not universally welcome, ...

The climbing season this year on Mount Fuji, which straddles the prefectures of Yamanashi and Shizuoka about 136 km (85 miles) from Tokyo, runs until September 10, after which the weather gets too ...

Climbers using the most popular trail on Mount Fuji are expected to be slugged with a doubled fee of 4,000 yen from next summer as the Yamanashi prefectural government seeks to tackle overcrowding, a ...

Tokyo, once Edo, is a blend of ancient traditions and modern marvels. From the historic Sensoji Temple to the ...