Hokkaido/Japan - Ice climbing trip to the land of the rising sun ... Because this tough formation taught us a lesson in waterfall ice climbing we named the line “Lector” and graded it WI7. Sounkyo - ...

Scientists say Japanese eels can likely climb a waterfall that drops 46 meters, a finding that could offer clues in helping to combat dwindling numbers of the endangered species. Eel numbers are ...

Battling overtourism and littering, Mount Fuji will now double its tourist tax. Here's what travelers should know.

Mount Fuji, one of Japan’s most popular ... the halfway point before darkness falls, improving safety. Additionally, the government plans to ban overnight climbing along the Shizuoka routes ...

Travelers wishing to hike the iconic Mount Fuji will have to pay double the toll as Japan cites pollution and safety concerns ...

The Shizuoka prefectural assembly also approved an ordinance to restrict access of its three trails from 2pm to 3am to discourage overnight “bullet climbing ... summit of Japan’s tallest ...