Former sports broadcaster Song Jae-ik passed away on March 18. He was 83 years old.Song, who said he would “return to being one of the viewers” after his last broadcast at Jamsil Sports Complex ...

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 ...

The Shizuoka Prefectural Assembly has passed an ordinance that will require a ¥4,000 entry fee to climb Mt. Fuji from this ...

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This year, the Iditarod saw both a historic anniversary and the marked impact of climate change. Writer Lale Arikoglu follows ...

In July 2024, Japan introduced the first toll payment and restricted the daily number of hikers on the Yoshida trail to 4,000. The toll gate opened at 3am each day and closed at 4pm during the 2024 ...

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.

Mount Fuji hikers will face a 4,000 yen fee starting in 2025, as Japan implements new measures to curb overtourism and protect the iconic mountain.

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

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

Japan will introduce climbing fees on Mount Fuji’s four main trails this summer to address overcrowding and enhance safety for tourists.

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