Fuji Rock Festival draws strong crowds as organisers expand food and family offerings Fuji Rock Festival sees surge in attendance driven by new food options and family-focused measures at Naeba …
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Mount Fuji earthquake: scientists warn quake and typhoons could loosen ground
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMount Fuji earthquake jolts Yamanashi on June 26; scientists see no immediate volcanic threat Mount Fuji earthquake: magnitude-5.6 temblor struck near Fuji Five Lakes on June 26, 2026, with no …
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Chiyoda Ward revises disaster plan and strengthens ashfall measures for Mt Fuji
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoChiyoda Ward ramps up Mt. Fuji ashfall preparedness as FY2026 disaster plan is revised Chiyoda Ward strengthens Mt. Fuji ashfall preparedness in FY2026, revising its disaster plan, expanding public guidance, …
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Mount Fuji announces 2026 climbing rules: ¥4,000 fee, 4,000 daily cap
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraMount Fuji rules for 2026: fees, reservations and caps reshape summer climbs Mount Fuji rules for 2026 require a ¥4,000 trail fee, timed gate access, and new reservation systems for …
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Mt Fuji phantom waterfalls make early seasonal appearance drawing Golden Week crowds
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoPhantom Waterfalls at Mt. Fuji Appear Early, Drawing Crowds to Subashiri Trail Phantom waterfalls at Mt. Fuji have appeared earlier near Subashiri Fifth Station after rapid snowmelt, attracting Golden Week …
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Mt. Fuji Requires Reservations as Yamanashi and Shizuoka Enforce ¥4,000 Entry Fee
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoMt. Fuji reservations expand as Yamanashi and Shizuoka require bookings ahead of July opening Japan’s Mt. Fuji reservations system grows as Yamanashi began taking bookings and Shizuoka schedules reservations from …
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Baekje-origin gilt belt fittings unearthed at Fuji City kofun, first in Japan
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoBaekje belt fittings with phoenix and demon motifs unearthed at Sudo Senninzuka Kofun in Fuji City Gilded Baekje belt fittings with phoenix and demon motifs were unearthed at Sudo Senninzuka …
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Yamanashi two-day itinerary reveals scenic hikes, hot springs and Fuji views
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraYamanashi two-day itinerary for hiking, onsen, strawberries and Mount Fuji views Practical Yamanashi two-day itinerary from Tokyo with Shosenkyo Gorge hiking, Hottarakashi onsen, Ichikawa strawberry picking and Fujiyama Twin Terrace …
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Mt. Fuji fall fractures Dutch climber’s ankle on closed Yoshida Route
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoDutch Climber Injured on Mt. Fuji’s Closed Yoshida Route Rescued Early Sunday Dutch climber injured on Mt. Fuji’s closed Yoshida Route; rescued early Sunday after a fall between the seventh …
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Mount Fuji tours: New guide reveals top day-trip options and booking tips
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraBest Mt. Fuji Tours from Tokyo: Top Day Trips, Costs and Practical Tips Compare the best Mt. Fuji tours from Tokyo—scenic Lake Kawaguchi trips, Hakone combinations, onsen visits, climbing and …