KOFU—Mount Fuji donned its first snowcap this season on Nov. 7, the latest in 130 years. The Kofu Local Meteorological Office, which makes the annual official announcement, said officials ...

Many tourists who arrive in Japan put climbing Mount Fuji high on their list of things to do. This summer they were back in big numbers to tackle the country's most iconic peak. Often they find ...

According to the tourist facility, on clear days visitors can enjoy the stunning sight of snow-capped Mount Fuji from the flower-covered hillside facing Sagami Bay, or wait for sunset to cast ...