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

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Those heading to Mount Fuji later this year will be shelling out a bit more money to climb the iconic Japanese mountain.

Mount Fuji is a UNESCO World heritage site, a world-famous landmark and an icon of Japan.But it has also become a “trash ...