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Shizuoka Wants to Toll Mt. Fuji to Curb Overtourism
To prevent overtourism, Shizuoka Prefecture wants to charge users of its three Mt. Fuji trailheads. The problem? It doesn't own them.
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Cherry Blossom Viewing: How to Prepare (Despite Climate Change) – UPDATED with 2024 Forecast
Climate change is making it harder to plan for cherry blossom viewing in Japan than ever. Here's what you need to know…
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How to See Mt. Fuji (Without Climbing It)
Thanks to overtourism, climbing Mt. Fuji is tougher than ever. Here are some less taxing alternative viewing locations.
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A Railway on Mt. Fuji?! Why Critics Are Crying Foul
Mt. Fuji may lose its World Heritage Status if it can't control overtourism. But one proposed solution - a railway - has…
HISTORY
Ishikawa Satsuki: The Whistleblower Whose Village Shunned Her
In 1952, a Japanese high schooler bravely revealed the political corruption underway in her home village. Her entire family was Ostracized.
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Tourists are Spending More in Japan Than Ever
Tourism to Japan is almost back to its 2019 levels - but spending is through the roof, with travelers shelling out more…
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Cautions Against “Bullet Climbing” as Mt. Fuji Season Starts
Mt. Fuji climbing season is about to start - and officials are warning against the dangers of "bullet climbing".
CULTURE
Japanese Pagoda: Their History and Significance
We all know the striking image of a multi-tiered Japanese pagoda. But what exactly are they? And what are they called in…