Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly said millions of people climb Mount Fuji annually. It is hundreds ...

The climb doesn’t reveal its difficulty all at once. It starts slowly, before sunrise, where the trail winds through thick forest and long stretches of volcanic rock. A few hours in, the temperature ...

In addition to being Japan’s tallest and most famous mountain, Mount Fuji is also considered a symbol of prosperity and good fortune. That means that a lot of people will be wanting to get a peek at ...

A train station in this east Japan city has unveiled an alternative station sign as part of a photo spot to bring students ...

Summit High School teacher Thomas Lutke’s ski manufacturing class recently had its second showcase, and this one included a ...

Despite the many architectural achievements of the human race, none – no matter how big or how high – can incite the raw awe ...

At the western foothills of Mount Fuji, Gora Kadan’s second property translates imperial heritage into a deeply immersive, ...

A 44-year-old mountain climber died after slipping and falling while descending from Japan’s Mount Fuji on Dec 29, Shizuoka prefectural police said. According to the police, the man made an emergency ...

How far will one go to be an air attendant? For one 23-year-old, that would mean dressing up in counterfeit Batik Air uniform ...

In the north of Japan, the resort of Niseko is a must for anyone dreaming of fresh snow, volcanic landscapes and free ski runs in an almost Alpine setting. On the slopes of Mount Annupuri, this resort ...

In what is now approaching an honest-to-goodness tradition, below we've put together our list of the many games we're most ...

The Inyo County Sheriff’s Office recovered a body on Mount Whitney on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. A hiker who attempted to summit the peak has been missing for weeks. Photo from Ross Stone via Unsplash ...