Mount Fuji views from Lake Shojiko are some of the most spectacular and least obstructed. The lake is also close to the Saiko Wild Bird Forest Park, a popular spot for birdwatching.

Nestled in the scenic Hakone region, Lake Ashinoko is a postcard-perfect spot for Mount Fuji views. The lake was formed following a volcanic eruption 3,000 years ago, and today, it remains mostly ...

John Rutherford Alcock (1809–1897), a British diplomat and writer, served as the first British minister in Japan during the ...

A climber airlifted with altitude sickness from near the peak of Japan's Mount Fuji last week returned to the slope and was rescued for a second time just four days later, authorities said Monday.

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Mount Fuji, a national symbol of Japan, is 12,300 feet above sea level. It is a pilgrimage destination and UNESCO World Heritage site that attracts hikers from all over the world.

Mount Fuji, at 12,388 feet, is Japan's highest mountain. Toru Hanai/REUTERS The mountain's hiking trails are officially open only from July to early September, but there is no penalty for hiking ...

A 27-year-old university student who climbed Mount Fuji outside of its official climbing season was rescued twice in four days, after he returned to look for his mobile phone.

Authorities in Japan have rescued the same climber from the slopes of Mount Fuji twice in the space of a week. The 27-year-old man was first rescued on Tuesday after falling ill, Shizuoka ...