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Authorities in Japan have rescued the same climber from the slopes of Mount Fuji twice in the space of a week.
Mount Fuji is a UNESCO World heritage site, a world-famous landmark and an icon of Japan. But it has also become a “trash mountain” overcrowded by millions of tourists. To try and bring more ...
Japan 's onsen towns provide a tranquil retreat into the core of traditional Japanese culture. These hot spring towns are ...
The famous “Van Gogh House” in Mount Dora has a fresh, new look but still conveys the same message for a local family.
A 10-story residential building went up, and neighbors immediately complained that it obstructed their view of famous Mount Fuji, the tallest peak in Japan. It's considered a sacred mountain.
Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were to erupt.
The iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site and Japanese landmark, Mount Fuji, is implementing new regulations to combat overtourism, including a new tourist fee. According to CNN, the popular site endures ...
The damage to Mount Fuji, called Fuji-san in Japanese, has been so significant that local leaders are pushing for stronger measures to regulate tourism at the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Battling overtourism and littering, Mount Fuji will now double its tourist tax. Here's what travelers should know.
Instagram-famous Japanese store near Mount Fuji issues apology in response to overtourism Philip Fong/AFP/Getty Images via CNN Newsource This Lawson's store has been at the center of recent ...