Mountains

British couple in shorts, T-shirt call for rescue from Japanese mountain, say it’s too cold for them to move

Once again, foreign nationals need help after taking the risks of mountain hiking too lightly.

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Angry Japanese mayor wants off-season Mt. Fuji hikers to pay costs of their rescue operations

They are taking Mt. Fuji too lightly.”

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Welcome to Japan’s smallest natural mountain, where you get a climbing certificate at the summit

A unique place to get a shrine stamp that tourists are yet to discover.

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Hiker needs to be rescued from Mt. Fuji twice in five days for very dumb reason

After helicopter evacuation, college student returns to pick up something he left behind, gets himself stuck again.

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Mt. Fuji climbing reservation website is now open, and here’s how to reserve your spot

Reservations and per-person hiking fees are now mandatory for the Yoshida Trail.

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Gacha Toilets aim to offer Japanese mountain climbers relief and trinkets

I gacha toilet right ‘ere, pal!

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Flying dango: Unique tourist site where Japanese sweets are flown to you over a gorge

A touching memory that’ll last a lifetime. 

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A trip to see the breathtaking mountain beauty of Nagano’s Kamikochi【Part 2】

The second day of a gorgeous getaway from the concrete jungle of Tokyo.

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A trip to see the breathtaking mountain beauty of Nagano’s Kamikochi【Part 1】

Getting there can be a little complex, but it’s all worth it once you see the views.

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Right now is the peak time to go to Tokyo’s most-beautiful-view beer garden【Photos】

Part-way to the peak of Mt. Takao is an unforgettable beer garden experience.

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Fourth dead body found on Mt. Fuji in less than one week from climbing season start

In less than a week, Shizuoka has seen double the amount of deaths than it has in any entire climbing season in the past five years.

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Three people die on Mt. Fuji less than 24 hours after official start of climbing season

Shizuoka opened its trails on Wednesday, and three bodies were found by the next morning.

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Three dead bodies found near summit of Mt. Fuji

Search and rescue team goes looking for missing hiker, brings back three bodies.

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Mysterious mountain restaurant in Japan whisks us away to another world

Hidden gem wows us with its atmospheric setting, and its amazing food.

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Ride bikes on an abandoned railway line at this hidden tourist spot in Japan

Old railway tracks get a new lease on life in the mountains.

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Japan’s gorgeous Mt. Fuji chocolate cake lets you eat the mountain instead of climb it【Photos】

A way to appreciate the majestic beauty of Japan’s tallest mountain while staying warm, rested, and full.

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Shiratani Unsuikyo: The breathtaking anime setting where Princess Mononoke was born

Ancient cedar trees that inspired Hayao Miyazaki and his Studio Ghibli team are just one reason why this forest in Yakushima is so magical.

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Mountain meshi hiking! Our guide takes us to the top of Izugatake for an unforgettable lunch【Pics】

Chains, stoves, and coffee in the mountains of Hanno.

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Japan’s chocolate mountains are a feast for the eyes AND a great prop for iPhone photographers

Mr. Sato finds a whole new way to play with his food.

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Japan’s five easiest-to-get-lost-on mountain trails are like alpine brain teasers【Photos】

Data analysis highlights where hikers are most likely to get a little too far off the beaten path.

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