On Mount Fuji, summit udon is a lifesaver

Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly said millions of people climb Mount Fuji annually. It is hundreds ...
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Discovering Gora Kadan Fuji, a new luxury Ryokan built to frame Mount Fuji

For a hotel with the best views of Mount Fuji, look no further than Gora Kadan - a luxury opening built to frame the mountain ...
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The best way to see Mount Fuji? Book a stay here

At the western foothills of Mount Fuji, Gora Kadan’s second property translates imperial heritage into a deeply immersive, ...
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Where to get the best view of Mount Fuji in Japan

Are you slow traveling through Japan and looking to be in nature? You won’t want to miss this site on your must-visit list!
The New York Times

Japan’s Favorite Snowy Mountain Finally Has Some Snow

Mount Fuji, the country’s tallest summit, is revered for its snowy peak. A snowfall reported on Wednesday ended its longest snowless period in 130 years. By Yan Zhuang and Hisako Ueno Hisako Ueno ...

A Japanese town will erect a large mesh barrier to stop negligent foreign tourists from taking photos of Mount Fuji

A town in Japan will erect a mesh barrier in a spot where tourists have caused disruptions and left trash while trying to photograph Mount Fuji.
National Geographic news

How the first woman defied a ban to climb Mount Fuji—and then was forgotten

In 1832, Tatsu Takayama made a defiant climb up to the top of Mount Fuji dressed as a man. This is the story of her historic journey. An illustration of Mount Fuji in the morning. Women were banned ...