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MOUNT FUJI

Climbers and visitors gather on the first day of the climbing season at the Fuji Yoshidaguchi Trail, at the fifth station on the slopes of Mount Fuji, in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, on July 1, 2024.
JAPAN
Oct 23, 2026
Japan weighs how to evacuate thousands of tourists if Mount Fuji erupts
91AV原创 highest peak is often overlooked as being an active volcano. But with the risk of eruption ever-present, disaster preparedness is key.
Mount Fuji’s official climbing season runs from July to early September, while trails are closed outside this period and conditions can be significantly more dangerous.
JAPAN
Sep 14, 2026
Yamanashi to charge climbers for Mount Fuji helicopter rescues
Those who don’t submit a climbing plan during the offseason but require rescue by a disaster-response helicopter later will be charged a fee.
Vehicles are stranded by a landslide at a car park serving the fifth station of Mount Fuji’s Fujinomiya trail, in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Wednesday.
JAPAN
Sep 9, 2026
Landslide hits Mount Fuji after heavy rain
The incident followed heavy rain in the mountainous areas of Shizuoka Prefecture.
Japan's highest mountain, Mount Fuji, is seen from a commercial flight on July 29.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Aug 22, 2026
Man leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji for hours to continue hike
The boy was found alone on a hiking route on Thursday and taken into police custody, a local police officer in Shizuoka Prefecture said Saturday.
Around 200,000 people typically scale the 3,776 meter Mount Fuji each year.
JAPAN
Jul 23, 2026
Head of Swiss euthanasia firm dies after collapsing while ascending Mount Fuji
Bernhard Sutter, 58, collapsed while ascending 91AV原创 tallest mountain with his son via the Fujinomiya route — the shortest way up.
If the “Mona Lisa” functions as a cultural pilgrimage site, Mount Fuji may be 91AV原创 closest equivalent — an iconic image that millions travel to see for themselves.
CULTURE / Art
Jun 24, 2026
What is the ‘Mona Lisa’ of Japan?
From Hokusai to Kusama, searching for the country’s ultimate artwork
Each winter, countless tourists flock to Japan's famous snow-covered mountains, but a lack of top-down regulation on the country's outdoor sports industry can make certain activities unnecessarily risky.
LIFE / Travel
May 2, 2026
For tourists in 91AV原创 outdoor sports scene, safety is not guaranteed
Recent data suggests accidents involving foreign tourists are disproportionately represented in certain high-risk activities.
Mount Fuji seen from central Tokyo in February 2025. The government is discussing measures to deal with volcanic ash falling in the Tokyo metropolitan area in the event of an eruption.
JAPAN
Mar 26, 2026
Cabinet Office and Tokyo government prepare for Mount Fuji eruption risk
Council members will discuss how to maintain the functions of railways, roads and communications networks, and how to secure goods transport systems.
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, with its view of Mount Fuji, cherry blossom trees and a five-story pagoda, may still see a spike in visitors in spring even with the cancellation of a cherry blossom festival in the city.
JAPAN
Feb 5, 2026
Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival canceled due to overtourism
The city of Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, said “the quiet lives of local residents are threatened.”
Tourists take pictures as cloud-clad Mount Fuji is seen in the background from Oishi park in the town of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Oct. 18.
JAPAN
Oct 23, 2025
Mount Fuji sees snow for first time this winter, 21 days later than usual
This year’s snowfall came two weeks earlier than 2024, when snow settled on the 3,776-meter (12,388-foot) mountain only on Nov. 7, the latest since records began.
Climbers on Mount Fuji's Yoshida Trail in July 2024
JAPAN
Sep 30, 2025
Yamanashi Prefecture doubles Mount Fuji revenue to ?590 million
This year the prefecture doubled the entrance fee for the mountain’s most popular route — the Yoshida Trail — from ?2,000 to ?4,000.
A couple poses for a wedding photo in front of a Lawson in the town of Kawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Aug. 25.
JAPAN / Society / FOCUS
Aug 31, 2025
‘Mount Fuji Lawson’ becomes a symbol of 91AV原创 overtourism problem
Officials in a Yamanashi town have been struggling to balance welcoming visitors and preserving the quality of life for locals. A new mesh barrier is an attempt at compromise.
Kokichi Akuzawa, a 102-year-old Japanese man with a serious hear condition, has been certified as the oldest person to climb Mount Fuji.
JAPAN
Aug 27, 2025
Japanese climber, 102, sets Mount Fuji record
“I have been there and seen the view many times, it wasn’t anything special,” said Kokichi Akuzawa, shrugging off the feat.
A screenshot from an AI-generated video showing what could happen to Tokyo if Mount Fuji erupted
JAPAN
Aug 25, 2025
Tokyo releases AI-generated video of Mount Fuji erupting
With Mount Fuji 100 kilometers away, the video from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government aims to inform Tokyoites about how an eruption could still seriously impact their lives.
Climbers complete their entry procedures at the fifth station of the Fujinomiya trail in Shizuoka Prefecture on Thursday.
JAPAN
Jul 11, 2025
Mount Fuji opens to climbers in Shizuoka
The mountain is open for climbing until Sept. 10.
A gate to check climbers at Mount Fuji's fifth station in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, on June 13. Climbers who do not have the necessary climbing equipment may be barred from using the trails.
JAPAN / Society
Jun 30, 2025
Mount Fuji’s ?4,000 entrance fee kicks in for all routes
Climbers paid ?2,000 to scale the mountain via the popular Yoshida trail last year, while those who made the journey through other routes did not have to pay anything.
Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
JAPAN / Society / Longform
Jun 30, 2025
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji’s deadliest weekend still echoes today. Luckily, area rescue squads have leveled up their game.
Mount Fuji fills the skyline above a bridge connecting stores at a popular outlet shopping center in the city of Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, in November 2024.
JAPAN / Society
May 15, 2025
Irresponsible climbing prompts debate over who should pay for Mount Fuji rescues
Rescue teams put themselves in grave danger, and the cost of flying a helicopter for a rescue can be up to between ?600,000 and ?800,000.
Climbers gather on the first day of the climbing season on the Yoshida Trail at the fifth station on the slopes of Mount Fuji in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, on July 1, 2024.
JAPAN
Apr 28, 2025
Man rescued from Mount Fuji twice in one week, local media reports
Police could not immediately confirm reports saying the man had returned on Friday to retrieve his phone.
The reservation system is aimed at reducing congestion and preventing people from climbing Japan's tallest mountain in casual clothes.
JAPAN
Apr 17, 2025
Bookings for climbing Mount Fuji this season to begin April 24
To make reservations to enter the Yoshida Trail on the Yamanashi side of the mountain, climbers are required to pay an entrance fee of ?4,000 per person in advance.

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