There are many alternative ways to experience central Japan’s sacred peak without the crowds, from hiking its sister summits ...

It is also an active volcano. Last week, the Japanese government revised its volcanic hazard map for Mount Fuji for the first time in 17 years. This comes as new data shows that lava flows from a ...

Map of the Fuji Five Lakes In the northern foothills of Mt. Fuji are the Fuji Five Lakes, an area known for the five lakes of its name. The lakes, from west to east, are Lake Motosu, Lake Shoji, Lake ...

“Craters could arise anywhere on Mount Fuji,” Yoshimoto said. “Combining data on crater locations and wind direction with the hazard map will make it possible to presuppose how lava and ...

Mount Fuji, a 12,000-foot peak located on the Japanese ... and lows in the 50s making it impossible for snow to generate. An ...

Climbers will be urged to leave Mount Fuji immediately when scientists detect ... The new plan reflects a 2021 update on volcanic hazard maps of the country’s tallest mountain, which is 3,776 ...

This episode introduces words related to Mount Fuji. A UNESCO World Heritage site, this iconic symbol of the beauty and culture of Japan has inspired a number of memorable words and expressions.

An iconic landmark of Japan that offers breathtaking views. Many LIVE JAPAN readers book tours to Mt. Fuji or nearby hot springs inns with views of the famous peak before visiting Japan. With seasonal ...