A BARRIER erected in Japan to block a popular view of Mount Fuji has been taken down – for now – after succeeding in discouraging unruly tourists, a town official said on Tuesday (Aug 20).

The tourists, mostly foreigners, even dubbed the spot “Mt Fuji Lawson.” This photo taken on 21 May 2024 shows a worker installing a barrier to block the sight of Japan’s Mount Fuji (AFP via ...

Entry restrictions imposed from this year's summer hiking season at Mount Fuji reduced dangerous overnight ... that around 200,000 people climbed Japan's tallest mountain in the season that ...

Mount Fuji is about two hours from central Tokyo by train and can be seen for miles around. The majestic mountain is a symbol ...

The number of fatalities on Mount Fuji this climbing season has risen, with local authorities warning that inexperience, bad ...

Mount Fuji is about two hours from central Tokyo by train and can be seen for miles around. The majestic mountain is a symbol of Japan that has been immortalised in countless artworks, including ...

TOKYO - A barrier erected to block a popular view of Mount Fuji in Japan has been taken down – for now – after it succeeded in discouraging unruly tourists, a town official said on Aug 20.

TOKYO, Japan — Fewer climbers tackled Mount Fuji during this year's hiking season, preliminary figures show, after Japanese authorities introduced an entry fee and a daily cap on numbers to ...