Overrun Japanese town putting up eight-foot barrier to block tourist photos of Mount Fuji
Fujikawaguchiko has become overrun with foreign tourists trying to get the perfect photo of Japan’s most famous mountain.
Why there still isn't any snow on Japan's Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji, listed on the World Heritage List within the last decade, is a bucket list destination among the climbing ...
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Mount Fuji eruption would paralyze Tokyo, panel warns
The greater Tokyo metropolitan area would effectively cease to function within hours of a full-scale eruption of Mount Fuji, according to the first government simulation of such an event in the ...
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Hiking Tokyo’s Active Volcano: The “Sacred Fire” of Oshima Island
Mt. Mihara is an active volcano on a nearby island with a fascinating history, superb seafood, hot spring baths, and ...
Japan's Mt. Fuji found to be 5 centimeters higher than previous measurement
Japan's land surveying national body says its latest research has found that Mount Fuji is 5 centimeters higher than it was when last measured. The mountain is the country's highest peak and a UNESCO ...
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New Tokyo condo to be demolished as it blocks view of Mt. Fuji
A street in Tokyo was known for its view of Mount Fuji. But a newly constructed building spoiled it for the locals. The developer has now decided to demolish it, given the effect on the view of ...
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Parking fees planned to ease tourist crowds for Mount Fuji
One is Arakurayama Sengen Park, where visitors can capture shots of the striking red Chureito Pagoda with Mount Fuji in the background ... chauffeured vehicles from Tokyo and the Kansai region ...
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Tokyo's all-seeing Skytree tower
Tokyo's Skytree soars 634 metres (2,080 feet) upwards, giving spectacular views of the Japanese megalopolis and -- on a clear day -- the majestic Mount Fuji. The structure is an ever-present landmark ...