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Mount Fuji is SNOWLESS - marking the latest date Japan's mountain has been bare since records began 130 years ago

Each year, the majestic views of Mount Fuji's snow-capped peak draw hundreds of thousands of tourists from around the world. As of this Monday, there was no snow on Mt Fuji's peak - marking the latest date that the mountain has been bare since records began 130 years ago. Mount Fuji is still snowless according to meteorologists, marking the latest …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Rescuers seek to bring down bodies found on Japan’s Mount Fuji

Associated Press

TOKYO — Three bodies were found inside a crater at the summit of Mount Fuji, Japan’s most famous mountain, with one of them already brought down from the slopes, police said Thursday. It’s unclear whether the three people were climbing the 3,776-meter mountain together, as the bodies were found several meters apart. Separately, Kyodo News service said professional climber Keita …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Gate installed on Mount Fuji trail to control crowds, but governor wants more done

LA Times

Workers set up a gate at the fifth station for a trail to Mt. The crowd-control gate was installed halfway up the slope on Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji ahead of the July 1 start of the climbing season. A crowd-control gate was installed halfway up Japan’s Mount Fuji on Monday ahead of the July 1 start of this year’s climbing …

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7 months ago

Mount Fuji new climbing rules: Booking slots, fees required for Yoshida Trail

Hindustan Times

Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails on Japan's iconic Mount Fuji will have to book a slot and pay a fee as crowds, littering and climbers who try to rush too fast to the summit cause safety and conservation concerns at the picturesque stratovolcano. Mount Fuji new climbing rules: Booking slots, fees required for Yoshida …

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7 months ago

Why a town in Japan is blocking the view of Mount Fuji

Firstpost

Officials in a Japanese town are erecting a 2.5-metre high barrier to block a view of Mount Fuji and obstruct a photo spot that has been attracting thousands of visitors, making them a nuisance for locals For centuries, Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji has served as a symbol of natural beauty, appealing visitors with its snow-capped splendour. A tourist poses for …

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7 months ago

Japan forced to impose new rules to tackle overtourism at world-famous landmark

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Amid overtourism and littering those who want to climb one of the most popular trails of the iconic Japanese Mount …

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7 months ago

Climbing limits are being set on Mount Fuji to fight crowds and littering

Associated Press

TOKYO — Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails on Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji will have to book a slot and pay a fee as crowds, littering and climbers who try to rush too fast to the summit cause safety and conservation concerns at the picturesque stratovolcano. Climbers can book their slots via the Mount Fuji …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Japan introduces online booking system to manage overcrowding on Mount Fuji trail

Hindustan Times

An online booking system for Mount Fuji's most popular trail was announced on Monday by Japanese authorities trying to fight overtourism on the active volcano. This file photo taken on August 31, 2023 shows visitors climbing the slopes of Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak at 3,776 meters. An online booking system for Mount Fuji's most popular trail was announced on …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Japan’s Mount Fuji implements new tourist tax

CNN

CNN — Mount Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an icon of Japan, has put new regulations in place for climbers amid concerns about overcrowding. “By strongly promoting comprehensive safety measures for climbing Mount Fuji, we will ensure that Mount Fuji, a treasure of the world, is passed on to future generations,” said Koutaro Nagasaki, governor of Yamanashi Prefecture, …

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11 months ago

Japan's Mount Fuji plans to limit climbing this summer to avoid trash problems, injuries among inexperienced climbers

Hindustan Times

With the limited facilities on the summit already at breaking point, rubbish piling up and concern over rising numbers of injuries, the local government that oversees one of the most popular hiking routes to the top of Japan's iconic Mount Fuji is imposing a toll and a daily cap on the number of climbers. Congested trails "This is a measure …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Read THIS before you book next year's bucket-list trip: Fodor's reveals its 2024 GO and NO lists - the best places to visit, and the spots to avoid (and it's not good news for Venice and Athens)

Daily Mail

Your 2024 holiday bucket list may need a few tweaks. Ha Long Bay, Vietnam Ha Long Bay looks amazing from the air, but there is a growing problem of refuse and diesel in the water Fodor's Travel says: 'Management of Ha Long Bay’s tourist boating activities along with growing fishing communities are contributing to refuse and diesel in the water, …

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Mount Fuji is SNOWLESS - marking the latest date Japan's mountain has been bare since records began 130 years ago

Rescuers seek to bring down bodies found on Japan’s Mount Fuji

Gate installed on Mount Fuji trail to control crowds, but governor wants more done

Mount Fuji new climbing rules: Booking slots, fees required for Yoshida Trail

Why a town in Japan is blocking the view of Mount Fuji

Japan forced to impose new rules to tackle overtourism at world-famous landmark

Climbing limits are being set on Mount Fuji to fight crowds and littering

Japan introduces online booking system to manage overcrowding on Mount Fuji trail

Japan’s Mount Fuji implements new tourist tax

Japan's Mount Fuji plans to limit climbing this summer to avoid trash problems, injuries among inexperienced climbers

Read THIS before you book next year's bucket-list trip: Fodor's reveals its 2024 GO and NO lists - the best places to visit, and the spots to avoid (and it's not good news for Venice and Athens)