There is an old Japanese saying that to climb Fuji once is wise, to climb it twice is to proclaim oneself a fool.” ...

Climbers will be urged to leave Mount Fuji immediately when scientists detect signs of a volcanic eruption under a new evacuation plan published on March 29. Residents will be asked to evacuate on ...

Many tourists who arrive in Japan put climbing Mount Fuji high on their list of things to do. This summer they were back in big numbers to tackle the country's most iconic peak. Often they find ...

But those living near Mount Fuji say the influx has become unsustainable, and municipal authorities are taking measures to address it. When an image of Mount Fuji appearing to sit on top of a ...