All residents in the zone from Mount Fuji to Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, just west of Tokyo, should evacuate in the event of a major volcanic eruption at Japan’s tallest peak, an expert ...

Can there be a more perfect natural representation of Japan than Mt Fuji; precise, clean, elusive, mysterious. attaché Posted: March 26, 2025 | Last updated: March 26, 2025 ...

But those living near Mount Fuji say the influx has become unsustainable, and municipal authorities are taking measures to address it. When an image of Mount Fuji appearing to sit on top of a ...

FUJI-KAWAGUCHIKO, Yamanashi Prefecture—Local authorities have removed a screen blocking an iconic view of Mount Fuji hovering over a convenience store here just three months after installing it.

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 ...

The Japanese government has issued guidelines for residents to stay indoors during potential Mount Fuji eruptions. The expert panel categorizes ashfall into four severity levels, issuing ...

Mount Fuji is seen from a Mainichi Shimbun helicopter flying over Shizuoka Prefecture. (Mainichi) KOFU (Kyodo) -- People planning to visit Mt. Fuji will be required to wear appropriate climbing ...

The Yamanashi Prefectural Government said Thursday that it will begin accepting online reservations for climbing Mount Fuji from the prefecture on April 24. To make reservations to enter the ...

A Japanese panel of experts issued guidance to greater Tokyo residents on Friday in the event Mount Fuji erupts, telling them to stay indoors unless the ashfall becomes severe. The guidelines were ...

Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were to erupt. Experts recommend sheltering at home and maintaining a two ...

TOKYO -- Mount Fuji becomes crowded with hikers during the summer, with its trails known for their serious traffic jams. One factor contributing to this is when many hikers aim to view the sunrise ...

Mount Fuji’s Location and Immediate Impact The “Fuji-san”, as it is affectionately known in Japan, is located just 90 kilometers from Tokyo. Should the volcano erupt, more than 800,000 ...