In a bid to ensure the safety of climbers, Japan has announced a series of new measures that will take effect from 2024. Nighttime climbers will now be required to make reservations at mountain huts for their ascent, Wego reports. The new safety measures will be particularly noticeable on the Yoshida Trail in Yamanashi Prefecture. Gates...
TOKYO (AFP): A huge black barrier to block Mount Fuji from view will be installed in a popular photo spot by Japanese authorities exasperated by crowds of badly behaved foreign tourists. Construction of the mesh net -- 2.5 metres (8 feet) high and the length of a cricket pitch at 20 metres -- will begin as...
Lake Kawaguchiko is one of the best places to see Mount Fuji in Japan. It is the second largest of the Fuji Five Lakes. It is located in the Fujikawaguchiko town. This lake is easily accessible from Tokyo and if weather permits, present with fantastic view of Mount Fuji. Sushi, a delightful dish, and Mount Fuji,...
