Mount Fuji becomes crowded with hikers during the summer, with its trails known for their serious traffic jams. One factor ...

KOFU, Yamanashi Prefecture--To ease congestion and improve safety, climbers on Mount Fuji will be asked to stop and wait whenever the trail becomes too crowded, which increases the risk of injury ...

FUJI-KAWAGUCHIKO, Yamanashi Prefecture--Town ... On the afternoon of April 25, a small number of foreign tourists crowded along part of the sidewalk to see what all the fuss is about, and to ...

Trails up Mt. Fuji are extremely crowded during the summer. Mt. Fuji’s climbing season typically lasts from July through August. During these two months, trails are crowded and mountain huts are ...

Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were to erupt. Experts recommend sheltering at home and maintaining a two ...