In 1707 Mount Fuji erupted. The disaster came on the heels ... outside their residential area if it reaches 30 cm (12 in) in height, as the combined weight together with rain may bring down ...

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

Whether it’s transiting at Narita International Airport or jumping from one magical world to the next at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea, most people heading to Chiba Prefecture are on their way ...

On clear days, you might be able to see Mount Fuji and the Boso Peninsula from ... several more giants have risen to match its height in the sky. This one features a star shape, which lights ...

A cable car and a chairlift can take you quickly from the foot to a height of 472 meters ... you can enjoy a great panorama of the Japanese Southern Alps and Mt. Fuji. There are kiosks serving snacks ...

The image of a series 0 high-speed train hurtling past Mount Fuji quickly became an icon of Japan ... which limited variations in contact wire height. For wider society, Japan's bullet train remains ...

Battling overtourism and littering, Mount Fuji will now double its tourist tax. Here's what travelers should know.

Mount Fuji is seen from a Mainichi Shimbun helicopter flying over Shizuoka Prefecture. (Mainichi) KOFU (Kyodo) -- People planning to visit Mt. Fuji will be required to wear appropriate climbing ...

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 ...

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 ...