Also known as a "departure tax", this tax was introduced in 2019. It is automatically included in travel fares and applies to all individuals leaving Japan by air or sea, including both foreign ...

Japan welcomed a record 36.8 million tourists in 2024 — and even more are expected in 2025. But is it too much, too fast? In this episode of Japan Today Spotlight, we look at Japan’s overtourism ...

Starting this summer, hikers on Mount Fuji’s four main trails will face a 4,000 yen (Rs 2,289) entry fee as authorities step up efforts to deal with overcrowding and protect the environment. A sharp ...

(CNN) — Mount Fuji is a UNESCO World heritage site, a world-famous landmark and an icon of Japan. But it has also become a “trash mountain” overcrowded by millions of tourists. To try and ...

This visit coincides with the aftermath of a storm so it’s not the usual arrival scenario and definitely should not deter potential visitors. Just don’t imagine a gentle rural motoring ...

Tokyo (AFP) – A Japanese panel of experts issued guidance to greater Tokyo residents on Friday in the event Mount Fuji erupts, telling them to stay indoors unless the ashfall becomes severe.

TOKYO — Hikers planning to summit Mount Fuji — Japan’s highest mountain and a popular bucket-list destination — will pay more to access its most-used trails this year as prefectural ...

Rumors have been circulating about a medium compact camera for a while, but now it's official - the Fujifilm GFX100RF is officially here. Preorders are open in both the US and UK for this stunning ...

Viltrox has announced that its highly regarded AF 135mm F1.8 Lab lens is now available for Nikon Z-mount. The lens was initially released last fall for E-mount, offering a much more affordable prime ...

Heads up if you're planning to hike up Mount Fuji in 2025! Starting this summer, you'll need to pay a fee to access any of ...