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

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B-29 bombers fly over Mount Fuji en route to bomb Tokyo in 1945 ... Corbis Historical/Getty Images This map of Japan shows the principal cities hit by US fire bomb attacks. Figures on the map indicate ...

Ogura can still remember that terrible morning in August, 80 years ago. Her older brother, who later died of cancer from ...

Gorgeous waterfalls, majestic forests, and mystical shrines are all within hiking reach on this picturesque mountain that is ...

India unveiled Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan—a bold new initiative turning historic and active battlefields into immersive tourist destinations. L ...

A true story of travel mishaps, local kindness, and discovering Japan—told by The Poor Traveller after visiting 40 ...

Take a breathtaking virtual walk across Mishima Skywalk Bridge, Japan’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge, surrounded by ...

Gora Kadan, one of Japan’s most respected ryokans, opens its second property, bringing its revered hospitality to a stunning new location near Mount Fuji.

Japan has introduced sweeping new measures for Mount Fuji ’s 2025 climbing season, including a uniform entrance fee of ¥4,000 (around £20) for all four of its main trails.

KOFU, Japan (Kyodo) -- Mt. Fuji's climbing season commenced as the most popular trail opened Tuesday, with local authorities charging a doubled fee of ...

Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Pref. – Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak, opened to climbers on the Shizuoka Prefecture side on Thursday. Starting this season, new rules to prevent congestion on mountain ...