Few mountains anywhere in the world enjoy the name recognition of Japan's cone-shaped, dormant volcano. A handout image provided by the Yamanashi prefecture administration shows Japan's iconic Mt.

TOKYO (AP) — The president and chairperson of Japanese network Fuji Television have resigned over a widening sex assault scandal linked to one of Japan's top TV celebrities. The scandal centers on ...

Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly said millions of people climb Mount Fuji annually. It is hundreds ...

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In addition to being Japan’s tallest and most famous mountain, Mount Fuji is also considered a symbol of prosperity and good fortune. That means that a lot of people will be wanting to get a peek at ...

TOKYO — Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji will now have to reserve ahead and pay a fee as the picturesque stratovolcano struggles with overtourism, ...

At the western foothills of Mount Fuji, Gora Kadan’s second property translates imperial heritage into a deeply immersive, ...

You don't need to climb Mount Fuji to see the beautiful scenery of Japan's highest mountain. Just come to these seven places.

Tokyo — A Japanese town will replace a barrier mounted to deter unruly tourists from taking photos of Mount Fuji after holes were poked in the mesh screen, the country's biggest national news agency ...

Three bodies were found inside a crater at the summit of Mount Fuji, according to police. One of the bodies has been retrieved, while efforts to recover the remaining two are on hold. The climbers ...

Each year, the majestic views of Mount Fuji's snow-capped peak draw hundreds of thousands of tourists from around the world. But many visitors will be in for a disappointment this year as Japan's ...

Japan is one of few avowed pacifist countries in the world. The island country has sworn off war as an instrument of the state, and a deep anti-military streak permeates Japanese society. Japan isn't ...