YAMANAKAKO, Yamanashi Prefecture--Solidified lava from eruptions of Mount Fuji in the distant past offers frightening clues of what awaits if the sacred mountain blows its top again. Researchers ...

106.3 x 136.6 cm. (41.9 x 53.8 in.) ...

Many tourists who arrive in Japan put climbing Mount Fuji high on their list of things to do. This summer they were back in big numbers to tackle the country's most iconic peak. Often they find ...

Mt. Fuji has also been a motif of art works such as "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" by ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai. When Mount Fuji's climbing season opens in July, hikers using the most ...

FUJI-KAWAGUCHIKO, Yamanashi Prefecture—A large black plastic sheet was installed in front of a Lawson convenience store here to block views of Mount Fuji and prevent ill-mannered tourists from ...

Organizers flipped the switch on the annual major illumination event at the Nabana no Sato tourist facility here on Oct. 18, ...

The unique view of "Mount Fuji Lawson" made it a popular photo spot for tourists A barrier that was erected to block a popular view of Mount Fuji has been taken down after successfully deterring ...

Discover how Tokyo balances its rich cultural heritage with bold innovation, offering fresh experiences that keep travellers ...

A big black barrier is to be erected to obscure views of Mount Fuji. Residents of Fujikawaguchiko accuse mainly foreign tourists of dropping rubbish and parking illegally as they search for the ...

We rank the 18 Best Places to Visit in Japan. See which places our readers like the best, and vote for your favorites.

Japanese whisky is now subject to rules that clearly define what is in the bottle, although at this point it’s really an ...

HK Express is expanding its Japan network with the launch of direct flights to Shizuoka, Japan starting December 17.