Mount Fuji is taking another step toward curbing overtourism by doubling its entry fee this summer. A bill passed last week set an entrance fee of ¥4,000 (about $26.66) for hikers wanting to ...

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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 ...

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 ...

On March 10, 2025, Superior Court Judge Benjamin Hanna ordered former Shasta County Supervisor Patrick Jones to prepare a “legally adequate” Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on his proposed ...

SOMETIMES it really is about the journey, as train enthusiasts will know too well. While most rail fanatics will go trainspotting on station platforms, or travel across the country to journey on ...