Deeper into Japan: Kyushu’s hot spring towns, seasonal feasts and gentle walks
An onsen gastronomy trek in rural Japan is a triple indulgence in hot springs, local delicacies and scenic walks. Read more ...
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Japan's Mount Fuji to Hike Entry Fees
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. Japan has introduced a $27 entry ...
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Climbing Mount Fuji will now require a $27 fee and a test
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 ...
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Mount Fuji on the Verge of Eruption? Experts Urge Japan to Prepare for Catastrophic Impact
Japan’s leading volcanologists have issued a solemn warning to the population: they must prepare for the potential eruption ...
Climbing Mount Fuji will now require a $27 fee and a test
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 balance ...
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Asian tourists flock to Mount Fuji for the perfect shot
FUJIYOSHIDA, Japan -- The quest to share an iconic image of Japan on social media is driving a tourist boom near Mount Fuji that is spreading far beyond the beaten track. Fujiyoshida, formerly a ...
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What happens if Mount Fuji erupts? Japan lays out ‘major disaster’ action plan
Japan has released a report detailing countermeasures to be taken if Mount Fuji were to erupt and release vast amounts of volcanic ash across the east of the country, including Tokyo. While there ...