FUJI-KAWAGUCHIKO, Yamanashi Prefecture--The hope here is that badly behaved foreign tourists have learned their lesson and there will be no need to block views of majestic Mount Fuji in the future.

FUJI-KAWAGUCHIKO, Yamanashi Prefecture—Two municipalities at the foot of Mount Fuji plan to introduce an accommodation tax as early as 2026 to improve the local tourism industry and fight ...

Fuji crater on the Shizuoka Prefecture side and later confirmed dead. Also, a man lost consciousness on the Yamanashi Prefecture side's trail and died. Interest in climbing Mt. Fuji is soaring.

Mount Fuji, one of Japan’s most popular attractions, is facing growing pressures from overtourism. As 2024 has seen record-breaking visitor numbers, the iconic mountain is struggling to balance ...

The Yamanashi Prefectural Government in Japan and Washington, D.C.-headquartered SGH2 Energy have formalized an agreement to promote green hydrogen-related initiatives in the Fuji Five Lakes region.

According To Travelers Looking to experience Mount Fuji alongside a cup of artisanal green tea? The town of Fujiyoshida, located in Yamanashi prefecture, is your best bet for viewing the snow ...

Mt Fuji, which straddles Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures in eastern Japan, has always been popular with local and overseas tourists. But a recent surge in inbound tourists to Japan has led to ...

The Lake Kawaguchi area is a must-visit destination year-round, but in autumn, it takes on a special magic. With vibrant fall ...

Osano Shoichi, the head of a local tourism association, runs a souvenir shop on the Yamanashi side of Mount Fuji. Though his business benefits from the surge in visitor numbers, he expresses ...

The Yamanashi Prefectural Government in Japan and Washington, D.C.-headquartered SGH2 Energy have formalized an agreement to promote green ...

During my years in Japan, I have climbed Mount Fuji, camped alongside her lakes and marveled at the dramatic scenery of the Kofu Basin that surrounds Yamanashi Prefecture’s capital city.

Japanese dramas have been taking bolder risks recently, and Bakarhythm’s new sci-fi series surprises by centering its ...