For months, Fujikawaguchiko, a Japanese resort town, has been swarmed with tourists eager to soak in the views of Mount Fuji, the country ... at 1.75 trillion yen (over $11 billion).

Mount Fuji climbers typically exhibit six patterns ... among those who did not stay on the mountain. Some descended by sunset after scaling the summit, while others headed down halfway through.

A survey conducted by Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures found that foot traffic on Mt. Fuji peaks between 3 AM and 4:30 AM on weekends and over the Obon summer holiday. Such conditions are ...