Interest in climbing Mt. Fuji is soaring. But experts say only ... Experts are urging hikers to prepare well, avoid risks and use proper equipment as more accidents have occurred in recent years.

Climbing Mount Fuji may be about to get a lot easier ... make sure to prepare thoroughly with the right equipment. A good pair of hiking shoes can make all the difference in the backcountry ...

enlisting the help of guidebook publishers and climbing equipment shops. A calendar shows when to expect the most congestion on Mount Fuji. One option could be to limit the number of people ...

Although climbing up Mount Fuji generally does not require any special gear or equipment, its peak extends 3,776 meters above sea level. The risk of falling rocks and broken ankles increases ...

The climbing season on Mount Fuji officially kicked off July 1 with zero restrictions that had been in place for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Yoshida trail from the Yamanashi ...