It was destined to slash journey times as the world's fast bullet train ... for the fastest train, reaching a top speed of 374 miles per hour during a test run near Mount Fuji.

Osamu Nakamura, head of the association, said, “I’m worried about bullet climbing.” Although climbing up Mount Fuji generally does not require any special gear or equipment, its peak extends ...

After riding the rails around the world, I was eager to try Japan's bullet ... the train's motion to be too fast to enjoy the scenery. Before my trip, I had read lots of tips for seeing Mount ...

Yamanashi Prefecture has abandoned plans for a Mount Fuji railway ... tentatively called Fuji Tram, will run on hydrogen fuel cells and rubber wheels. It will look like a train with two cars ...

The restriction aims to prevent risky "bullet climbing," where hikers attempt to ascend and descend the mountain in a single day, often leading to exhaustion and medical emergencies. Mount Fuji is ...

Climbers using the four trails on Mount Fuji will be charged a fee of 4,000 ... three trails from 2pm to 3am to discourage overnight “bullet climbing”, or trying to reach the summit of Japan ...

But those living near Mount Fuji say the influx has become unsustainable ... reduce the number of people trying to do what's called "bullet climbing," which involves heading to the summit for ...