Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji hikers to be charged $27 on all trails

A record influx of foreign tourists to Japan has sparked alarm about overcrowding on the nation's highest mountain, a once-peaceful pilgrimage site.

Free Wi-fi for Mount Fuji Climbers

Climbers tackling Japan's highest mountain will soon be able to stay connected, thanks to the introduction of free wireless internet.

Japan train sets new speed records

A Japanese magnetic levitation train has broken its own world speed record, hitting 603km/h (374mph) in a test run near Mount Fuji.

March 17, 2025
March 17, 2025

Mount Fuji hikers to be charged $27 on all trails

A record influx of foreign tourists to Japan has sparked alarm about overcrowding on the nation's highest mountain, a once-peaceful pilgrimage site.

July 8, 2015
July 8, 2015

Free Wi-fi for Mount Fuji Climbers

Climbers tackling Japan's highest mountain will soon be able to stay connected, thanks to the introduction of free wireless internet.

April 21, 2015
April 21, 2015

Japan train sets new speed records

A Japanese magnetic levitation train has broken its own world speed record, hitting 603km/h (374mph) in a test run near Mount Fuji.