The discovery may lead to a review of conventional studies on volcanic event intervals and scales, said scientists from Yamanashi Prefecture’s Mount Fuji Research Institute and the Atmosphere ...

Climbers will be urged to leave Mount Fuji immediately when scientists detect signs of a volcanic eruption under a new evacuation plan published on March 29. Residents will be asked to evacuate on ...

There are many alternative ways to experience central Japan’s sacred peak without the crowds, from hiking its sister summits ...

Imagine a volcano so special that it’s been granted the same legal rights as a person. While this might sounds like something ...

One of the most iconic active volcanoes in the world is missing a major aspect of its famous view: snow. Mount Fuji, a 12,000 ...

Mount Fuji, south-west of Tokyo, is Japan's highest mountain at 3,776m (12,460 ft). The volcano, which last erupted just over 300 years ago, is visible from the Japanese capital on a clear day.

Mount Fuji is one of the iconic symbols of Japan, a source of inspiration for artists for centuries and a can't-miss destination for modern-day tourists. It is also an active volcano. Last week ...

The unique view of "Mount Fuji Lawson" made it a popular photo spot ... The contrast between one of Japan's most ubiquitous shops and the soaring volcano made it an especially popular photo ...

Mount Fuji is many things to Japan – including, it's sometimes forgotten, the nation's largest active volcano. The last eruption was more than three centuries ago, but with every passing year ...

But like other hotspots worldwide such as Venice in Italy or Maya Bay in Thailand, this is not universally welcome, ...

Key volcanoes, such as Indonesia's Mount Merapi and Japan's Mount Fuji, are monitored closely to mitigate risks and ensure preparedness. Volcanoes are one of the fiery masterpieces by nature ...