Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji hikers to be charged $27 on all trails

A record influx of foreign tourists to Japan has sparked alarm about overcrowding on the nation's highest mountain, a once-peaceful pilgrimage site.

Free Wi-fi for Mount Fuji Climbers

Climbers tackling Japan's highest mountain will soon be able to stay connected, thanks to the introduction of free wireless internet.

Japan train sets new speed records

A Japanese magnetic levitation train has broken its own world speed record, hitting 603km/h (374mph) in a test run near Mount Fuji.