I n March 1872, Congress designated Yellowstone “a public park or pleasuring-ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people.” It was the first national park of its kind. From there, a ...

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

As Japan marks the anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated large areas of the country’s northeast in 2011, experts have warned that the seismic conditions in an underwater ...

In a heart-wrenching reflection of Japan’s escalating social issues, a Tokyo hospital has become the second in the country to install a “baby hatch”, allowing mothers to anonymously leave ...

Shizuoka is home to three of Mount Fuji’s four main climbing ... The entry fee will charged from this summer after local authorities passed a bill on Monday, The Japan Times reported.

Mount Fuji last erupted in 1707. In the worst-case scenario, a massive eruption of Japan's highest peak could spew 30 centimeters of ash (nearly 12 inches) or more over Tokyo, about 100 kilometers ...

Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji's four ... from this summer after local authorities passed a bill on Monday. A record influx of foreign tourists to Japan has sparked alarm about overcrowding ...

MOUNT CARMEL, Tn. — Residents in Mount Carmel are upset that a 35% increase on their sewer rate goes into effect on Tuesday. Alan Cloyd, a resident of Mount Carmel, says this increase has come ...

Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were to erupt. Experts recommend sheltering at home and maintaining a two ...