SHIZUOKA—Climbers ascending Mount Fuji from the Shizuoka Prefecture side will be charged a 4,000 yen ($26) toll in this ...

All 4 trails up Japan’s tallest mountain will cost more to use this year. Curbs on ‘bullet climbing’ rapid ascents will also ...

Did you know? Just yesterday, a highly anticipated baseball game took place between Yamanashi Gakuin and Tenri University. This game not only attracted countless baseball enthusiasts but also sparked ...

Japan set to charge Mount Fuji climbers entry fees on all trails to curb overtourism - Shizuoka prefecture to impose charges ...

A sea of vibrant flowers with Mount Fuji as the backdrop—this Yamanashi festival is a must-see in 2025. Start planning your ...

Yamanashi Prefecture, led by Governor Kotaro Nagasaki, is forging stronger ties with India focusing on green hydrogen, ...

OTSUKI, Yamanashi Prefecture—The Self-Defense Forces on Feb. 28 joined in the battle against a raging forest fire here that has spread amid strong winds. Three SDF helicopters were dumping water ...

Last year, Yokota Outdoor Recreation increased its Mount Fuji trip fare by $20 to a total of $90. At Camp Zama, headquarters of U.S. Army Japan, outdoor recreation prices for Fuji trips are unlikely ...

In the invigorating season of spring, the lush fields of Yamanashi witnessed an electrifying baseball matchup between Yamanashi Gakuin and Tenri University. On March 20, 2023, these college ...

Starting with the new tourist season, accessing the trails leading to Mount Fuji will cost 4,000 yen (about $27). The ...

Heads up if you're planning to hike up Mount Fuji in 2025! Starting this summer, you'll need to pay a fee to access any of ...