“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.

While Mount Fuji currently shows no sign of being about to blow its top, the committee report warned that it would be difficult to continue with ordinary life and economic activity should an ...

Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji's four main trails will be charged an entry fee of 4,000 yen ($27) from this summer, ...