An onsen gastronomy trek in rural Japan is a triple indulgence in hot springs, local delicacies and scenic walks. Read more ...

Prospective hikers to the Japanese tourist site will have to take a class about hiking safety and local rules.

Last year, Yokota Outdoor Recreation increased its Mount Fuji trip fare by $20 to a total of $90. At Camp Zama, headquarters of U.S. Army Japan, outdoor recreation prices for Fuji trips are unlikely ...

Japan unveils contingency planning for what happens if Mount Fuji erupts - First detailed guidelines for residents will be ...

The Japanese government has released new guidelines for residents in case of a Mount Fuji eruption, advising them to stay home and avoid panic. Those in wooden houses should evacuate if ash exceeds 30 ...

TOKYO, Japan — A Japanese panel of experts issued guidance to greater Tokyo residents on Friday in the event Mount Fuji erupts, telling them to stay indoors unless the ashfall becomes severe. The ...

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Princess Aiko, the daughter of the Emperor and the Empress, attended a naming and launching ceremony for an Arctic research vessel at a shipyard in Isogo Ward, Yokohama, on Wednesday. Princess Aiko ...

Although Japan’s capacity to support other countries is decreasing due to worsening fiscal conditions, official development assistance (ODA) remains an important diplomatic tool for Japan. Many ...

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