Starting with Mt. Fuji, Shizuoka Prefecture abounds with nature's splendor. We dig a little deeper into some of its hidden ...

SHIZUOKA--Along with registering to climb three trails to Mount Fuji's summit from Shizuoka Prefecture, climbers will be urged to take a "manners lesson" on the internet in advance from this summer.

Four people were found dead on Mount Fuji on June 26 ... discovered in separate locations near the crater of the mountain, Shizuoka prefectural police said. One of them is believed to be a ...

Mount Fuji, one of Japan’s most popular attractions, is facing growing pressures from overtourism. As 2024 has seen record-breaking visitor numbers, the iconic mountain is struggling to balance ...

Local officials and mountaineering experts are warning against risky climbing practices on Mt. Fuji as more accidents have occurred in recent years. Four hikers died there just before the season's ...

In Shizuoka, Japan, commercial spaces are being turned into guest accommodation to draw more visitors and help revitalise the ...

The Lake Kawaguchi area is a must-visit destination year-round, but in autumn, it takes on a special magic. With vibrant fall ...

Mt Fuji, which straddles Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures in eastern Japan, has always been popular with local and overseas tourists. But a recent surge in inbound tourists to Japan has led to ...

Japan -- Shizuoka prefecture, south of Tokyo, is promoting tour packages for wealthy golfers from abroad. A major selling point is the views the courses offer of Mount Fuji, which golfers can ...