Mt Fuji’s climbing season (July to September) is edging ever closer. To gear up for the season, ticket prices to climb the mountain have been increased, and on Thursday April 24 Yamanashi ...

People planning to visit Mount Fuji will be required to wear appropriate climbing gear, the local government hosting the mountain's most popular trail said, as it begins accepting reservations next ...

Near Mount Fuji, 200 cherry trees have burst into bloom, pairing two of Japan’s most iconic symbols to create a beautiful scene. This year, the trees all blossomed at the same time, delighting ...

It makes perfect sense: slap a visitors’ fee onto your overly popular country/city/attraction and not only are you likely to reduce tourist numbers to more ...

MINAMI-ALPS, Yamanashi: Many people are coming to see a soon-to-open giant Costco in Minami-Alps city in Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture, as from nearby, the view makes it look like Mount Fuji is ...

Mt. Fuji crowns a soon-to-open Costco in Minami-Alps, Yamanashi Prefecture, and is reflected on a table at an adjacent shopping and entertainment complex in January. The Yomiuri Shimbun 18:21 JST, ...