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

Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were ...

Japan is a fascinating country with a unique mix of modern innovations and ancient traditions. It has one eye fixed on the ...

An onsen gastronomy trek in rural Japan is a triple indulgence in hot springs, local delicacies and scenic walks. Read more ...

As part of the Mount Fuji UNESCO Heritage Site, this sacred Japanese village offers tranquil ponds, historic shrines, and the ...

All 4 trails up Japan’s tallest mountain will cost more to use this year. Curbs on ‘bullet climbing’ rapid ascents will also ...

Last year, Japan started collecting entry fees of ¥2,000 (£10) per head from people climbing the famous volcano to limit the ...

In a nation as culturally rich as Japan, it can be hard to know how to spend your time there. Here are ten of our favorite ...

Last year, Japan started collecting entry fees of ¥2,000 (£10) per head from people climbing the famous volcano to limit the number of trekkers to Mount Fuji. A gate was installed at the entrance to ...

Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji's four main trails will be charged an entry fee of 4,000 yen ($27) from this summer, after local authorities passed a bill on Monday. Toyota Motor Corp. plans ...

MOUNT HERMON, Syria — After an hour-long flight from the relative warmth of central Israel, freezing air rushed into an Israeli Air Force helicopter as Defense Minister Israel Katz, deputy ...