Japan's Mount Fuji eyes China-made tram to transport hikers, source says
Japanese authorities seeks to reduce the carbon footprint and overcrowding at Mount Fuji will propose a trackless, rubber-tyred tram system.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit tourists
Japan is levying new trail fees and limiting hiker numbers to 4,000 a day to curb overcrowded trails.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Japan says swarms of tourists defiling sacred Mt Fuji
The surge in inbound tourists to Japan has led to extreme levels of pollution and other strains, authorities say.
Mon Sep 11 2023
2021 Tour de France moved forward to avoid Tokyo Olympics clash
The 2021 Tour will begin on June 26 and end on July 18, six days before the start of the Mount Fuji road race.
Wed Jul 29 2020
Japan zoo recovers missing red panda after frantic search
A Japanese zoo scrambled all of its staff Thursday to track down a missing red panda, a zoo spokesman said, finally recovering her in a nearby area.
Thu Dec 31 2015
Jepun yakin Gunung Fuji dipilih sebagai warisan dunia
Gunung tertinggi Jepun itu bakal menjadi tapak warisan dunia ke 17 Jepun sekiranya cadangan mewartakannya diluluskan Unesco.
Thu Jun 20 2013