SHIZUOKA—Climbers ascending Mount Fuji from the Shizuoka Prefecture side will be charged a 4,000 yen ($26) toll in this ...

In the invigorating season of spring, the lush fields of Yamanashi witnessed an electrifying baseball matchup between Yamanashi Gakuin and Tenri University. On March 20, 2023, these college ...

Japan set to charge Mount Fuji climbers entry fees on all trails to curb overtourism - Shizuoka prefecture to impose charges ...

Square Enix will sell the Dragon Quest Zipang line of merchandise based on traditional Japanese crafts in late August 2025 in Japan.

Last year, Japan started collecting entry fees of ¥2,000 (£10) per head from people climbing the famous volcano to limit the ...

All 4 trails up Japan’s tallest mountain will cost more to use this year. Curbs on ‘bullet climbing’ rapid ascents will also ...

Yamanashi police also said they have found a sock. Misaki’s mother, Tomoko Ogura, who lives in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, visited the wilderness site on April 28 where the bones were found.

Starting this year, an entry fee of JPY 4000 will be required at all four entrances to Mount Fuji. This regulation has been ...

Yamanashi Prefecture is doubling its ¥2,000 ($14) entry fee for the Yoshida Trail, while Shizuoka Prefecture will charge the ...

The hike in the climbing fee of Japan's Mount Fuji is being implemented amid growing concerns about climber density and its impact on the environment.

Starting with the new tourist season, accessing the trails leading to Mount Fuji will cost 4,000 yen (about $27). The ...