“Our accomplishment could change the existing interpretation of Mount Fuji’s volcanic activity,” said Shinya Yamamoto, a chief researcher of geochemistry at the Mount Fuji Research Institute.

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 ...

Japan has released a report detailing countermeasures to be taken if Mount Fuji were to erupt and release ... While there were no signs of imminent volcanic activity, scientists said an eruption ...

Residents have been advised to stay home to avoid panic and stock up on groceries if Mount Fuji erupts and covers Tokyo in ash, according to guidelines released by a government expert panel.

To try and bring more balance to this popular tourist attraction, Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures – who share Mount Fuji – have instituted new rules ahead of the 2025 climbing season ...

Climbers using the four trails on Mount Fuji will be charged a fee of 4,000 yen (US$27) from this summer after a plan by the Shizuoka prefectural government was approved this week by the local ...