What was meant to be a "one hour hike from hut to top turned into two hours," the tourist noted in the viral clip.

Explore the fascinating Mt. Fuji volcano, a revered active volcano in Japan with a complex eruptive history and stunning hiking opportunities. Fuji has experienced 16 eruptions since 781 A.D. - one of ...

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. It is the ...

Climbing Mount Fuji on a trip sponsored by a U.S. military base will cost more this year as Japan seeks to offset the impact of thousands of visitors to the iconic volcano. Yamanashi prefecture this ...

Japan's most iconic peak is scaling new heights in tourism management. A new entry fee may be modest, but a daily cap on visitors should reduce overtourism on peak days. This summer, tourists will no ...

Ain’t no barrier high enough. In Japan, a tourist town’s extravagant effort to block scenic views of Mount Fuji from foreigners has already backfired. Obnoxious travelers have poked peepholes through ...

Japanese officials believe they're taking steps to better manage visitor numbers at Mount Fuji. For now, Japan's tourism boom is showing no signs of slowing down. Those heading to Mount Fuji later ...

Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji's four main trails will be charged an entry fee of ¥4,000 ($27) from this summer after local authorities passed a bill on Monday. A record influx of foreign ...

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.