Researchers found evidence of six previously unknown major eruptions of majestic Mount Fuji between 4,000 and 5,000 years ago. The discovery may lead to a review of conventional studies on ...

FUJI-YOSHIDA, Yamanashi Prefecture--Local authorities have failed to take effective measures to curb the hordes of hikers climbing Mount Fuji, which was named a World Heritage site a decade ago ...

Mount Fuji’s Location and Immediate Impact The “Fuji-san”, as it is affectionately known in Japan, is located just 90 kilometers from Tokyo. Should the volcano erupt, more than 800,000 ...

Many tourists who arrive in Japan put climbing Mount Fuji high on their list of things to do. This summer they were back in big numbers to tackle the country's most iconic peak. Often they find ...

The Japanese government has issued guidelines for residents to stay indoors during potential Mount Fuji eruptions. The expert panel categorizes ashfall into four severity levels, issuing ...

Hang, who lives in Lyndhurst, wowed with her stunning image of Mount Fuji in Japan ... more than two hours directly to Fuji and climbed the steep stairs of the temple for that evening’s sun ...

If you’re planning to climb Mt Fuji this year, be prepared to pay the price – literally. The Japan Times reports that local officials have announced there will be a fee of ¥4,000 to hike the ...

Mount Fuji's last confirmed eruption began in 1707. Experts say an eruption on a similar scale could blanket wide areas of Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture and elsewhere with 10 centimeters or more of ash.

Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji’s four main trails will be charged an entry fee of 4,000 yen (US$27) from the summer, after local authorities passed a bill on Monday. A record influx of foreign ...

As the symbol and pride of Japan, Mt Fuji has naturally inspired numerous attractions around its home in the Yamanashi-Shizuoka region, all designed to offer breathtaking views of this majestic ...