Eternally mysterious Mount Fuji, as seen from Lake Kawaguchiko ... If ancient literature and painting are to be believed, the first ascents were nonstop sixth-century flights on horseback taken ...

As the economy boomed after the second world war, private bathrooms became increasingly common and the demand for bathhouses ...

A sunset that lasts for hours, painting the sky in shifting shades ... the sun rises or sets directly over the peak of Mount Fuji, creating the illusion of a glowing gem atop Japan’s most ...

This underrated Japanese island is a paradise for outdoor lovers with its stunning tropical landscapes, unique wildlife, and ...

Yamaha was founded on July 1, 1955, and it raced in the Mount Fuji Ascent Race just 10 days ... Photo by: Yamaha The iconic red and white paint scheme that once came as standard on the limited ...

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With its seemingly endless fields of shibazakura (pink moss) and view of majestic Mt Fuji on the horizon ... was a pioneer of abstract painting, whose work prefigured that of such revered figures ...

Prospective hikers to the Japanese tourist site will have to take a class about hiking safety and local rules.

TOKYO — Hikers planning to summit Mount Fuji — Japan’s highest mountain and a popular bucket-list destination — will pay more to access its most-used trails this year as prefectural ...

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 ...

TOKYO -Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji’s four main trails will be charged an entry fee of 4,000 yen (S$36) from the summer, after local authorities passed a Bill on March 17. A record influx ...

Shizuoka is home to three of Mount Fuji’s four main climbing trails – Fujinomiya, Subashiri, and Gotemba. The entry fee will charged from this summer after local authorities passed a bill on ...