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

On a freezing day, Tetsu Shiohara, a stage 4 cancer patient, attempted to climb Mount Fuji alone, without winter gear or ...

Climbing Mount Fuji will become more expensive next summer, with Yamanashi Prefecture raising the toll on the mountain’s Yoshida trail from 2,000 yen ($13) to 4,000 yen. The prefectural ...

FUJIYOSHIDA, Yamanashi Prefecture—The construction of a gate at the fifth station of Mount Fuji was completed on June 17, two weeks ahead of its use to stop crowds and unsafe climbing of Japan ...

We celebrate 11 of the most beautiful mountains in the world: from the Alaskan wilds and remote Greenland to the giants of ...

Ancient history and sophisticated modern technology mingle seamlessly in Japan and together create some Japan landmarks not ...

Half an hour by train from Shibuya (the Tokyo district famed for its chaotic crossing), this lesser-known city may be the ...

The land of the rising sun is an excellent child-friendly destination, as long as you do your homework first. Here are 15 ...

We’re unveiling some of Tokyo’s best kept secrets that will delight both seasoned Tokyoites and adventurous travellers ...

including Japanese ukiyoe artist Katsushika Hokusai's Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji. Today, it attracts hikers who climb to the summit to see the sunrise. But tons of trash left behind and ...

Gran Turismo 7 has over 30 racetracks to choose from. Most of these tracks have different variations, or even allow you to ...