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

People planning to visit Mt. Fuji will be required to wear appropriate climbing gear, the local government hosting the ...

To make reservations to enter the Yoshida Trail on the Yamanashi side of the mountain, climbers are required to pay an ...

People watch fireworks during a fireworks show held at the foot of Mount Fuji in Yamanashi, Japan, April 19, 2025.

Mt Fuji’s climbing season (July to September) is edging ever closer. To gear up for the season, ticket prices to climb the mountain have been increased, and on Thursday April 24 Yamanashi prefecture ...

Witness 800,000 vibrant Shibazakura blooms near Mount Fuji from April 12 to May 26, 2025. Get ticket details, timings, and ...

Local authorities hope the sight of “Costco Fuji” will attract visitors to the city. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...

Nearly three dozen Marines from the Provost Marshal’s Office got sprayed with a level-one contamination of oleoresin capsicum ...

Many popular spots worldwide are introducing tourist fees for the first time or raising those that already exist. We take a ...

A firework artist showcases fireworks during a fireworks show held at the foot of Mount Fuji in ...