Japan issues guidelines telling public what to do if Mount Fuji erupts
Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were ...
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Climbing Mount Fuji will now require a $27 fee and a test
Mount Fuji is a UNESCO World heritage site, a world-famous landmark and an icon of Japan. But it has also become a “trash mountain” overcrowded by millions of tourists. To try and bring more ...
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Japan's Mount Fuji to Hike Entry Fees
Japanese officials believe they're taking steps to better manage visitor numbers at Mount Fuji. For now, Japan's tourism boom is showing no signs of slowing down. Japan has introduced a $27 entry ...
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Asian tourists flock to Mount Fuji for the perfect shot
FUJIYOSHIDA, Japan -- The quest to share an iconic image of Japan on social media is driving a tourist boom near Mount Fuji that is spreading far beyond the beaten track. Fujiyoshida, formerly a ...
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If you want to climb Mount Fuji, you’ll need a reservation, a safety test, and more money
Mount Fuji isn't the only place in Japan that's been struggling with overtourism. Since the pandemic, the number of tourists to Japan has skyrocketed from 1.37 million to 3.49 million between Dec ...