July 1 (UPI) -- Mt. Fuji's climbing season started with an increased fee to prevent over-tourism and dangerous climbs on ...

“The death of 24 people on Mount Fuji led to the formation of our mountain rescue team,” says Katsunori Masuda, an officer ...

Mt. Fuji's climbing season commenced as the most popular trail opened Tuesday, with local authorities charging a doubled fee ...

Climbers paid ¥2,000 to scale the mountain via the popular Yoshida trail last year, while those who made the journey through ...

Japan on Tuesday declared the start of Mount Fuji's climbing season amid efforts to ease overcrowding and the impact on the ...

One side of Japan's Mount Fuji has opened to climbers striking out for the peak from the mountain's fifth stage in Yamanashi ...

Mount Fuji, the highest peak in Japan, will open for this year's summer climbing season in early July with new fees and ...

Japan officially kicked off the Mount Fuji climbing season on Tuesday, aiming to reduce overcrowding and mitigate ...

Last year, Japan started collecting entry fees of ¥2,000 (£10) per head from people climbing the famous volcano to limit the ...

KOFU, Japan (Kyodo) -- Mount Fuji's climbing season commenced on Tuesday, the first day of July, as the mountain's most popular trail opened with local authorities charging a doubled fee of 4,000 yen ...

A ceremony has been held at the foot of Mount Fuji before the trails open to pray for the safety of those climbing Japan's ...

Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish as he explores the natural landscapes, iconic landmarks, and historical ...