Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were ...

Japan’s leading volcanologists have issued a solemn warning to the population: they must prepare for the potential eruption of Mount Fuji, which could happen at any moment. This feared catastrophe ...

The Japanese government have issued contingency plan for public to respond in case of eruption of Mount Fuji volcano ... the government is taking proactive measures due to Fuji’s status as an active ...

The climbing season on the active volcano, about 60 miles southwest ... Last season, 204,316 people climbed Mount Fuji, with 55% — or 114,857 hikers — taking the Yoshida Trail, according ...

Last year, Yamanashi region -- home to Mount Fuji -- introduced a 2,000 yen ($14) entry fee plus an optional donation for the active volcano's most popular hiking route, the Yoshida Trail.

Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji's four main trails will be charged an entry fee of 4,000 yen ($27) from this summer, after local authorities passed a bill on Monday.

Last year, Yamanashi region – home to Mount Fuji – introduced a 2,000 yen entry fee plus an optional donation for the active volcano’s most popular hiking route, the Yoshida Trail.

While there is no suggestion that an eruption is imminent, Fuji is an active volcano ... The economic loss from a Mount Fuji eruption is estimated to be up to 2.5 trillion yen ($16.6 billion).

In 2024, the Yamanashi region – home to Mount Fuji – introduced a 2,000 yen entry fee plus an optional donation for the active volcano’s most popular hiking route, the Yoshida Trail.