FUJI-KAWAGUCHIKO, Yamanashi Prefecture--Tourists have literally punched holes in this town’s plan to prevent them from becoming nuisances in their quest to take photos of Mount Fuji. As of May ...

It’s Friday night and I’m sat in the corner of a dive bar in Hiroshima sipping a local plum wine and cheering on a group of three Japanese businessmen, dressed in full suit-and-briefcase ...

The new levies will take effect in 2026, subject to approval from the city assembly. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Many tourists who arrive in Japan put climbing Mount Fuji high on their list of things to do. This summer they were back in big numbers to tackle the country's most iconic peak. Often they find ...

FUJI-KAWAGUCHIKO, Yamanashi Prefecture—Two municipalities at the foot of Mount Fuji plan to introduce ... including Tokyo, Kyoto and Fukuoka, have introduced an accommodation tax.

this is not universally welcome – particularly in tradition-steeped Kyoto. The city, which is a modest bullet train ride away from Tokyo – with a view of Mount Fuji on the way – is famed for ...

The high temperature at the summit of Mt. Fuji on Wednesday was eight degrees ... The ancient capital of Kyoto — known for its beautiful autumn colors — is also feeling the impact of warmer ...

Authorities have also taken steps beyond Kyoto, including introducing an entry fee and a daily cap on the number of hikers climbing the famous Mount Fuji. This appeared to work, with preliminary ...

But like other hotspots worldwide such as Venice in Italy or Maya Bay in Thailand, this is not universally welcome, particularly in tradition-steeped Kyoto. The city, which is a modest bullet train ...