I'm Leila Fadel. At more than 12,000 feet, it's hard to miss Japan's Mount Fuji from nearby towns. One of the most popular vantage points is in front of a convenience store in Fujikawaguchiko.

Japan's recent moves to make climbing Mount Fuji more expensive are part of its efforts to better manage its tourism boom. A record 36.9 million travelers visited last year, a 15.6% increase from ...

Mt. Fuji, Japan — Japan's majestic 12,388-foot peak has stirred poets and painters, sent the devout on treacherous pilgrimages up its slopes, and continues to inspire awe and admiration.

First up, anyone climbing Fuji must pay 4,000 yen ($27) for a permit. They will also have to book slots online, as the mountain is restricted to 4,000 visitors per day. That’s double the price ...

ANTHONY KUHN, BYLINE: Around the world, Mount Fuji is a symbol of Japan. Some Japanese venerate it as a god.

Japan welcomes solo travelers after 2 years of COVID-19 restrictions Tokyo — A Japanese town will replace a barrier mounted to deter unruly tourists from taking photos of Mount Fuji after holes ...

MOUNT FUJI, Japan -- As mountains around the world go, Mount Fuji, about 90 miles west of Tokyo, is one of the most recognizable, with its iconic cone shape, and its (usually) snowcapped peak.

Yokohama’s Chinatown is the largest in Japan and is surrounded by 10 ornately decorated gates. It’s tempting to get lost in ...

Map of the volcanic deposits of Mt. Fuji, Japan. The 1707-1708 eruption is the one that has some people concerned about what Fuji might have in store.

Japan's Mount Fuji, covered with snow and surrounded by cloud, is seen from an airplane in this February 2, 2010 file photo. Scientists say that the 2011 earthquake may have increased the chances ...