Travelers to Japan should seek out this mirror-like lake near Mount Fuji that promises unbeatable views of the mountain and ...

AOKIGAHARA FOREST, Japan (CNN)-- Aokigahara Forest is known for two things in Japan: breathtaking views of Mount Fuji and suicides. Also called the Sea of Trees, this destination for the desperate ...

Mount Fuji is the highest peak and the most famous symbol of Japan, is surrounded by spectacular scenery and fascinating cultural sites. Here are ten must-see places to get immersed in the beauty and ...

Eternally mysterious Mount Fuji, as seen from Lake Kawaguchiko ... reside in natural phenomena—mountains, trees, rivers, wind, thunder, animals—and that the spirits of ancestors live on ...

The small garden features Mount Fuji cherry trees, azaleas, bamboo and ornamental grass. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The garden was created in memory of Akiko ...

Another recommended place to see sakura blossoms in Japan is Hirosaki Park in Tohoku. Stretching over nearly 50 hectares, ...

The high temperature at the summit of Mt. Fuji on Wednesday was eight degrees ... due to the summer heatwave and a lack of rain. "The trees couldn't get enough rain this summer.

FUJIYOSHIDA, Yamanashi Prefecture--Park rangers on Japan's sacred Mount Fuji officially started this year's climbing season about 90 minutes before sunrise on Monday, levying new trail fees and ...

Residents have been advised to stay home to avoid panic and stock up on groceries if Mount Fuji erupts and covers Tokyo in ash, according to guidelines released by a government expert panel.