It is also an active volcano. Last week, the Japanese government revised its volcanic hazard map for Mount Fuji for the first time in 17 years. This comes as new data shows that lava flows from a ...

Those heading to Mount Fuji later this year will be shelling out a bit more money to climb the iconic Japanese mountain.

A revised hazard map for volcanic Mount Fuji in central Japan suggests the volume of lava flow from a major eruption would likely be double that of previous estimates. The updated finding was ...

Mount Fuji, a 12,000-foot peak located on the Japanese ... and lows in the 50s making it impossible for snow to generate. An observation map by the meteorological agency also shows a lack of ...

Many tourists who arrive in Japan put climbing Mount Fuji high on their list of things to do. This summer they were back in big numbers to tackle the country's most iconic peak. Often they find ...

A record influx of foreign tourists to Japan has sparked alarm about overcrowding Mount Fuji is covered in snow for most of the year, but during the summer hiking season many trudge up its steep ...

Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji's four main trails will be charged an entry fee of 4,000 yen ($27) from this summer, ...