On a freezing day in October 2019, Tetsu Shiohara, a stage 4 cancer patient, began livestreaming his solo climb of Mount Fuji. Lacking winter gear or safety equipment, he reached the summit—but never ...

A picture taken of Kowloon Peak at the perfect moment has gone viral for resembling Mount Fuji, dubbing it the "Mount Fuji of ...

In western Japan, Himeji Castle is preparing to implement a dual-rate admission policy. Starting in March 2026, local ...

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Japan's Izu Peninsula is home to delicious seafood, beautiful coastal scenery, and relaxing onsens. Here's how to plan a ...

To make reservations to enter the Yoshida Trail on the Yamanashi side of the mountain, climbers are required to pay an ...

People planning to visit Mt. Fuji will be required to wear appropriate climbing gear, the local government hosting the ...

Shinji Higuchi talks about exploring wrongdoing and judgment in film starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and why bullet trains are a ...

The highspeed bullet train takes center stage in Shinji Higuchi's new film, "Bullet Train Explosion," premiering on Netflix ...

FUJI-KAWAGUCHIKO, Yamanashi Prefecture—A large black plastic sheet was installed in front of a Lawson convenience store here to block views of Mount Fuji and prevent ill-mannered tourists from ...

Faced with surging crowds, Japan is set to impose new tourist taxes, joining countries like the United States, Mexico and ...