on the north side of Mt. Fuji. The five lakes were formed by Mt. Fuji's repeated volcanic eruptions, when lava flows blocked rivers or split existing lakes. In times past, and still today ...

There is an old Japanese saying that to climb Fuji once is wise, to climb it twice is to proclaim oneself a fool.” ...

The snow-capped peak of Japan’s Mount Fuji has finally formed after the most-delayed snowfall since records began. Its white tip is one of the most iconic sights in Japan, but the volcano’s ...

those from mountain huts and stores formed a voluntary disaster prevention council and conducted evacuation drills. In 2015, a drill started based on the scenario that Mount Fuji erupted.

The snowcap on Mount Fuji begins to form on average around October 2, but this year, warmer temperatures have kept the ...